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Origins of the Basse surname

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About the Basses

We have a total number of 265 records for people with the last name Basse.

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Where do most Basses live?

In 1921, most Basses lived in .


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Interesting facts about Basses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 126 records for the Basse surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Basses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Basses.

What are the most common Basse first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Basse family members

Common jobs for Basses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Basses in 1921
Dressmaker

5

Vintner

3

Widow

2

Brewer's Servant

1

Carpenter

1

Common Male occupations for Basses in 1921
Husbandman

10

Grocer

8

Vintner

8

Pewterer

7

Tinplate Worker

7

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