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Basalyga Family History

Basalyga 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: Basaldua, Basara, Baldyga, Bazaldua, Sasala, Saliga, Baloga, Sala

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Where is the Basalyga family from?

You can see how Basalyga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basalyga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Basalyga families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Basalyga's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Basalyga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basalyga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basalyga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basalyga. 17% of Basalyga men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Basalyga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Basalyga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basalyga 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Basalyga. 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 133 military records available for the last name Basalyga. For the veterans among your Basalyga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basalyga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Basalyga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Basalyga in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basalyga 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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