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Basker Name Meaning

apparently a variant of Baxter with loss of -t- and metathesis of -ks- to -sk-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Baker, Asker, Barker, Banker, Backer, Tasker, Basner, Basler, Bakker

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Where is the Basker family from?

You can see how Basker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 35 Basker families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Basker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Basker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Basker. 61% of Basker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Basker women worked as an Income. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Butcher
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Basker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basker 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 Basker. 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 321 military records available for the last name Basker. For the veterans among your Basker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Basker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Basker in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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