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Basset Family History

Basset Name Meaning

French: from a diminutive of Old French bas(se) ‘short of low stature’ (see Bas ). English: variant of Bassett a cognate of 1 above. In some cases also an altered form of French Besset (see Bessette ). Compare Bassette

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


Similar surnames: Basse, Bisset, Bassett, Bass, Masse, Baskett, Hassel, Banse, Massey

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Where is the Basset family from?

You can see how Basset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basset family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Basset families living in Quebec. This was about 27% of all the recorded Basset's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Basset families in 1911.
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What did your Basset ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Basset. 50% of Basset men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Basset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basset 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 Basset. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Basset. For the veterans among your Basset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basset lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Basset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Basset in 1956 was 62, and 95 in 2004.

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