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Basney Family History

Basney 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: Barney, Basner, Baney, Basey, Barnes, Bailey, Barley, Radney, Massey

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Where is the Basney family from?

You can see how Basney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Basney families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Basney's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Basney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basney 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 Basney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basney. 36% of Basney men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
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What Basney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Basney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basney 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Basney. 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 202 military records available for the last name Basney. For the veterans among your Basney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Basney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Basney in 1964 was 83, and 75 in 2003.

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