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Basque Family History

Basque Surname Meaning

French: ethnic name for a Basque (see Vasco). Compare Bascue.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Basque family from?

You can see how Basque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basque family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Basque families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 242 Basque families living in New Brunswick. This was about 92% of all the recorded Basque's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Basque families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basque 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 Basque ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Basque. 47% of Basque men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Basque women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basque were Journalier and Menagere.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    11%
  • Journalier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    50%
  • Menagere
    50%

What Basque family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Basque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basque 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Basque. 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 582 military records available for the last name Basque. For the veterans among your Basque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basque lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Basque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Basque in 1963 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basque

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basque 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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