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Basum Family History

Basum 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: Baum, Basu, Basom, Basil, Basa, Bass, Bau, Ranum, Babu, Balsam

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Where is the Basum family from?

You can see how Basum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Basum families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Basum family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Basum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Basum families in 1880.
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What did your Basum ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Basum ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Basum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basum 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Basum. 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 9 military records available for the last name Basum. For the veterans among your Basum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basum lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Basum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Basum in 1978 was 64, and 79 in 1987.

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