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Basnett Family History

Basnett Surname Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): from Middle English bacinet (Norman French bassinet) ‘hemispherical helmet without a visor worn under the fighting helmet; also (later) a pointed helmet with a visor’ denoting someone who wore or made headgear of this kind.

The name was prominent in Dublin throughout the 16th century but is now found mainly in Liverpool, England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Basnett family from?

You can see how Basnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Basnett families living in Virginia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Basnett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Basnett families in 1840.
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What did your Basnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basnett. 30% of Basnett men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Basnett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basnett were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Basnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basnett 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Basnett. 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 Basnett. For the veterans among your Basnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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