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Basken Family History

Basken 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: Baskin, Bakken, Basden, Backen, Basten, Banken, Baker, Asker, Bracken

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Where is the Basken family from?

You can see how Basken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Basken families living in Mississippi. This was about 24% of all the recorded Basken's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Basken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basken 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 Basken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basken. 28% of Basken men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Basken women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Day Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Basken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Basken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basken 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Basken. 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 49 military records available for the last name Basken. For the veterans among your Basken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Basken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Basken in 1965 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basken 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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