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Bashara Name Meaning

Americanized form of Arabic Beshara (see Bishara ).

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


Similar surnames: Beshara, Basara, Bishara, Basha, Basher, Basa, Bahar, Barbara

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Where is the Bashara family from?

You can see how Bashara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bashara family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bashara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Bashara families living in Texas. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bashara's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bashara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bashara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bashara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bashara. 44% of Bashara men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bashara women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bashara were Weaver and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Weaver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
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Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Bashara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bashara 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Bashara. 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 191 military records available for the last name Bashara. For the veterans among your Bashara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bashara lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bashara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bashara in 1957 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

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