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Basket Name Meaning

see Baskett .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Baskett, Baker, Asker, Paske, Barker, Banker, Backer, Bakke, Kaske

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Where is the Basket family from?

You can see how Basket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basket family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basket families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Basket families living in Kentucky. This was about 27% of all the recorded Basket's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Basket families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basket 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 Basket ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basket. 33% of Basket men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Basket women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basket were Proprietor and Laundress. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Basket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basket 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Basket. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Basket. For the veterans among your Basket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basket lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Basket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Basket in 1946 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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