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Basy Family History

Basy 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: Basa, Bass, Bay, Bas, Bast, Basu, Bash, Basey, Base, Baty

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Where is the Basy family from?

You can see how Basy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Basy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Basy families living in Iowa. This was about 18% of all the recorded Basy's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Basy families in 1880.
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What did your Basy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Basy. 100% of Basy men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Basy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basy 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Basy. 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 297 military records available for the last name Basy. For the veterans among your Basy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Basy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Basy in 1965 was 77, and 60 in 2004.

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