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Bassler Name Meaning

German (also Bässler): variant of Basler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cassler, Bessler, Besler, Nasser, Hassler, Fassler, Gassler, Hausler

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Where is the Bassler family from?

You can see how Bassler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bassler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Bassler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bassler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bassler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bassler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bassler. 19% of Bassler men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Bassler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bassler were Manager and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Bassler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bassler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Bassler. For the veterans among your Bassler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bassler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bassler in 1944 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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