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Baasch Family History

Baasch Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Baas. South German: from a dialect short form of Sebastian.

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


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Where is the Baasch family from?

You can see how Baasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baasch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Baasch families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Baasch's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Baasch families in 1880.
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What did your Baasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baasch. 44% of Baasch men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Baasch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baasch were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Blacksmith
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Catering
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Baasch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baasch 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Baasch. 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 629 military records available for the last name Baasch. For the veterans among your Baasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baasch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Baasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Baasch in 1962 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baasch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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