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Basgall Name Meaning

German: from a dialect variant of the personal name Pascall (see Pasquale ). This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Castell, Basa, Bagnall, Boswell, Lasell, Lassalle, Fairall, Pangallo

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Where is the Basgall family from?

You can see how Basgall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basgall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Basgall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 34 Basgall families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Basgall's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Basgall families in 1880.
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What did your Basgall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basgall. 32% of Basgall men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Basgall women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basgall were Manager and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Basgall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basgall 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Basgall. 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 306 military records available for the last name Basgall. For the veterans among your Basgall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basgall lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Basgall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Basgall in 1956 was 49, and 39 in 2004.

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