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Baswell Family History

Baswell Surname Meaning

Possibly Scottish: variant of Boswell.

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


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Where is the Baswell family from?

You can see how Baswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baswell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Baswell families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baswell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Baswell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baswell 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 Baswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baswell. 31% of Baswell men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Baswell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baswell were Farming and 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Maid
    7%

What Baswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Baswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baswell 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Baswell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baswell. For the veterans among your Baswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baswell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Baswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Baswell in 1943 was 29, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baswell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baswell 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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