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Basch Family History

Basch Surname Meaning

German (also Bäsch): from a southern short form of Sebastian. Jewish: variant of Bash.

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


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Where is the Basch family from?

You can see how Basch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Basch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Basch families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Basch's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Basch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Basch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basch. 13% of Basch men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Basch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basch were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housework
    10%

What Basch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Basch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basch 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Basch. 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 Basch. For the veterans among your Basch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basch lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Basch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Basch in 1946 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basch 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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