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Basma Family History

Basma 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: Basa, Basta, Balma, Bosma, Baima, Baska, Basha, Laska, Basil, Bara

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Where is the Basma family from?

You can see how Basma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Basma family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Basma's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Basma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basma 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 121 census records available for the last name Basma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basma 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Basma. 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 23 military records available for the last name Basma. For the veterans among your Basma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basma lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Basma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Basma in 1970 was 82, and 58 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basma 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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