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Basky Family History

Basky 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: Barsky, Lasky, Basey, Baska, Back, Bank, Laska, Basil, Basa, Bass

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Where is the Basky family from?

You can see how Basky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Basky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Basky families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Basky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Basky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basky 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 Basky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basky. 100% of Basky men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Basky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Basky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basky 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Basky. 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 20 military records available for the last name Basky. For the veterans among your Basky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Basky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Basky in 1972 was 57, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basky 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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