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Bazett Family History

Bazett 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: Batt, Brett, Barrett, Baskett, Hazlett, Barnett, Baert, Baze, Basnett

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Where is the Bazett family from?

You can see how Bazett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bazett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bazett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 3 Bazett families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bazett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bazett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bazett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bazett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bazett. 100% of Bazett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Bazett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bazett 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Bazett. 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 71 military records available for the last name Bazett. For the veterans among your Bazett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bazett lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Bazett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bazett in 1977 was 87, and 66 in 1990.

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