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Bashans Family History

Bashans Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bassano, Basham, Athans, Burhans, Bachand, Bashaw, Kashani, Bassani

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Where is the Bashans family from?

You can see how Bashans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bashans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bashans families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bashans family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Bashans's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bashans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bashans 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 Bashans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bashans. 100% of Bashans 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Bashans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bashans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bashans. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bashans. For the veterans among your Bashans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bashans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bashans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bashans in 1969 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bashans 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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