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Basins Family History

Basins 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: Bains, Baskins, Bain, Basil, Bass, Babin, Blasius, Baris, Mains

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Where is the Basins family from?

You can see how Basins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basins family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Basins families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Basins's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Basins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Basins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basins 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Basins. 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 9 military records available for the last name Basins. For the veterans among your Basins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basins lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Basins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Basins in 1971 was 79, and 50 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basins 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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