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Basigkow Family History

Basigkow 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: Barkow, Basilio, Waskow, Biglow, Bastow, Basil, Barrow, Rainbow

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Where is the Basigkow family from?

You can see how Basigkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basigkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Basigkow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Basigkow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Basigkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basigkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basigkow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Basigkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basigkow 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Basigkow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Basigkow. For the veterans among your Basigkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basigkow lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Basigkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Basigkow in 1993 was 78, and 81 in 2000.

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