Basden Family History

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Basden Name Meaning

English: unexplained. It may be a variant of Bastin, or a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. Compare Baisden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Baisden, Wasden, Baysden, Barden, Bawden, Bowden, Masden, Bandel

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Basden Family Origin

Where is the Basden family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Basden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basden families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Basden families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Basden's in the USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Basden families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Basden Family Occupations

    What did your Basden ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Basden occupation in the USA was Farmer. 64% of Basden's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Works On Farm were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Basden. A less common occupation for the Basden family was Farm Hand.

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    • Farmer

      64%

    • Keeping House

      9%

    • Works On Farm

      6%

    • Farm Hand

      3%

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

    Basden Historical Records

    What Basden family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Basden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Basden

    Passenger List

    There are 976 immigration records available for the last name Basden. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Basden. For the veterans among your Basden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Basden Life Expectancy

    What is the average Basden lifespan?

    Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Basden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Basden in 1945 was 25, and 61 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basden

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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