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Basnet Family History

Basnet Surname Meaning

Nepali: name found among Chhetris (see Chhetri) apparently derived from a place called Basinat no longer identifiable.

English: variant of Basnett.

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


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Where is the Basnet family from?

You can see how Basnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basnet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Basnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Basnet family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Basnet's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Basnet families in 1840.
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What did your Basnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Basnet. 100% of Basnet men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Basnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basnet 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Basnet. 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 27 military records available for the last name Basnet. For the veterans among your Basnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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