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Basalla Family History

Basalla Surname 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: Balla, Lasalle, Basara, Bhalla, Barilla, Basaldua, Bacallao, Vasallo

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Where is the Basalla family from?

You can see how Basalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basalla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Basalla family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Basalla's in USA. California had the highest population of Basalla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Basalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basalla. 38% of Basalla men worked as a Miner and 100% of Basalla women worked as a House Maid.

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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 1940

  • Miner
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Coal Loader
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Basalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Basalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basalla 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Basalla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Basalla. For the veterans among your Basalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basalla lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Basalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Basalla in 1957 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basalla 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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