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Basrak Family History

Basrak 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: Barak, Basak, Bara, Basa, Bark, Barra, Maslak, Borak, Basara, Burak

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Where is the Basrak family from?

You can see how Basrak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basrak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Basrak family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Basrak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Basrak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basrak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basrak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Basrak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basrak 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Basrak. 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 17 military records available for the last name Basrak. For the veterans among your Basrak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basrak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Basrak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Basrak in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 1991.

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