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Basin Family History

Basin 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: Bain, Basil, Babin, Bassin, Masin, Yasin, Baskin, Basic, Bazin

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Where is the Basin family from?

You can see how Basin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Basin families living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Basin's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Basin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basin. 34% of Basin 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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Basin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basin 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Basin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Basin. For the veterans among your Basin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Basin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Basin in 1971 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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