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Bassis Family History

Bassis 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: Bassin, Cassis, Kassis, Bassi, Basil, Bass, Baris, Barsi, Banis

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Where is the Bassis family from?

You can see how Bassis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bassis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bassis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bassis family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bassis's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Bassis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bassis 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 Bassis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bassis. 25% of Bassis men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Bassis women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bassis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Bassis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bassis 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Bassis. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bassis. For the veterans among your Bassis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bassis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bassis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bassis in 1963 was 92, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bassis 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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