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Basele Family History

Basele 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: Basel, Basile, Basil, Babel, Battle, Castle, Balle, Abele, Lasell

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Where is the Basele family from?

You can see how Basele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Basele families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Basele's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Basele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basele 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 Basele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basele. 100% of Basele men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Basele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Basele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basele 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Basele. 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 17 military records available for the last name Basele. For the veterans among your Basele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basele lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Basele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Basele in 1975 was 65, and 46 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basele 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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