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Bascum Family History

Bascum 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: Bascom, Bascue, Baucum, Bawcum, Baum, Harcum, Barnum, Basu, Basham

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Where is the Bascum family from?

You can see how Bascum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bascum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bascum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Bascum families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bascum's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bascum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bascum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bascum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bascum. 100% of Bascum women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Bascum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bascum 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bascum. 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 63 military records available for the last name Bascum. For the veterans among your Bascum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bascum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Bascum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bascum in 1972 was 88, and 82 in 1998.

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