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Basak Family History

Basak Surname Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Baishya name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Basak family from?

You can see how Basak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Basak families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Basak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Basak families in 1911.
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What did your Basak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basak. 37% of Basak 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Molder
    19%

What Basak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Basak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basak 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Basak. 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 130 military records available for the last name Basak. For the veterans among your Basak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Basak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Basak in 1968 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basak 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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