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Basow Family History

Basow 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: Balow, Bason, Basom, Bastow, Baron, Bao, Basil, Barrow, Basa, Bow

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Where is the Basow family from?

You can see how Basow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Basow families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Basow's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Basow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basow 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 Basow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Basow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Basow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basow 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Basow. 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 21 military records available for the last name Basow. For the veterans among your Basow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Basow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Basow in 1962 was 63, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basow 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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