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Basnak Family History

Basnak 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: Basak, Bank, Basa, Barak, Barna, Maslak, Banik, Bosak, Basner, Basham

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Where is the Basnak family from?

You can see how Basnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Basnak families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Basnak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Basnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basnak 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 Basnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basnak. 100% of Basnak men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Basnak women worked as a House Maid.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Basnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Basnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basnak 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Basnak. 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 12 military records available for the last name Basnak. For the veterans among your Basnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basnak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Basnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Basnak in 1965 was 74, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basnak 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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