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Basgil Family History

Basgil 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: Basil, Bail, Bassin, Vasil, Basel, Baskin, Basic, Basile, Bargiel

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Where is the Basgil family from?

You can see how Basgil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basgil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Basgil family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Basgil's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Basgil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basgil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Basgil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basgil 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Basgil. 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 Basgil. For the veterans among your Basgil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basgil lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Basgil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Basgil in 1984 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basgil 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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