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Baseley Family History

Baseley Surname Meaning

The name has its origins in the Middle English personal name Basile or Basily, which was used for both men and women. This name is a post-Conquest borrowing from Old French Basil(e), which itself comes from the Latin Basilius.

Basilius is a male name derived from the Greek basileios, meaning ‘kingly.’ Its feminine counterpart is Basilia. Throughout history, Basilius has been associated with several saints, including Saint Basil the Great (329–79), who was the brother of Saint Gregory.

For a pet form of the name, one can refer to Bass. The name Basil is a comparison point, highlighting its relevance and variants in usage.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Baseley family from?

You can see how Baseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baseley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baseley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Baseley families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Baseley's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Baseley families in 1891.
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What did your Baseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Baseley. 25% of Baseley men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Baseley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baseley were Iron Core Maker and Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Builders Decorator
    10%
  • Iron Core Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Baseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baseley 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Baseley. 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 455 military records available for the last name Baseley. For the veterans among your Baseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baseley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Baseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Baseley in 1963 was 85, and 75 in 1996.

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