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Baskind Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus and Ukraine): variant of Baskin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Baskin, Barkin, Ziskind, Laskin, Haskin, Siskind, Babin, Galkin

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Where is the Baskind family from?

You can see how Baskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baskind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Baskind families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Baskind's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baskind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baskind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baskind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baskind. 34% of Baskind men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Baskind women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baskind were Pharmacist and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Merchant
    27%
  • Grocer
    20%
  • Pharmacist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baskind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baskind 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Baskind. 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 128 military records available for the last name Baskind. For the veterans among your Baskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baskind lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Baskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Baskind in 1957 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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