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Basehoar Family History

Basehoar 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: Bashor, Basehore, Bachar, Bashore, Baseman, Basham, Bahar, Baehler

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Where is the Basehoar family from?

You can see how Basehoar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basehoar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Basehoar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Basehoar families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Basehoar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Basehoar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basehoar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basehoar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Basehoar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Basehoar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basehoar 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Basehoar. 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 41 military records available for the last name Basehoar. For the veterans among your Basehoar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basehoar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Basehoar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Basehoar in 1968 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

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