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Baisdell Family History

Baisdell Name 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: Blaisdell, Bissell, Ramsdell, Baisden, Briddell, Ransdell, Biswell

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Where is the Baisdell family from?

You can see how Baisdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baisdell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baisdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Baisdell families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Baisdell's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Baisdell families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Baisdell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Baisdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baisdell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Baisdell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Baisdell. For the veterans among your Baisdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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