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Basco Name Meaning

Catalan (Bascó): ethnic name for a Basque equivalent to Spanish Vasco .

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


Similar surnames: Vasco, Barco, Bosco, Basa, Basto, Jaso, Falco, Sacco, Baro, Bao

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Where is the Basco family from?

You can see how Basco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basco family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Basco families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Basco's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Basco families in 1911.
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What did your Basco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basco. 28% of Basco men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Basco women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basco were Barber and Seamstress. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Basco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basco 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Basco. 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 952 military records available for the last name Basco. For the veterans among your Basco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basco lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Basco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Basco in 1959 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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