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Basie Family History

Basie 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: Basil, Badie, Basse, Basic, Basile, Barie, Base, Batie, Basye, Barre

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Where is the Basie family from?

You can see how Basie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Basie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Basie families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Basie's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Basie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Basie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basie. 31% of Basie men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Basie women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basie were Janitor and File Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Coal Loader
    9%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • File Clerk
    23%
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What Basie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Basie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basie 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Basie. 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 26 military records available for the last name Basie. For the veterans among your Basie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basie lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Basie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Basie in 1954 was 48, and 65 in 2003.

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