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Basser Family History

Basser 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: Lasser, Balser, Nasser, Basner, Kasser, Besser, Basse, Gasser, Busser

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Where is the Basser family from?

You can see how Basser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Basser family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Basser's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Basser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basser 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 Basser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basser. 30% of Basser men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Basser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basser were Steel Worker and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Steel Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Basser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basser 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Basser. 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 185 military records available for the last name Basser. For the veterans among your Basser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Basser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Basser in 1967 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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