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Baslis Family History

Baslis 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: Balis, Ballis, Baylis, Basil, Maslin, Bass, Barlas, Bayliss, Allis

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Where is the Baslis family from?

You can see how Baslis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baslis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Baslis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Baslis families living in Leicestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Baslis's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Baslis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baslis 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 236 census records available for the last name Baslis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baslis 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Baslis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Baslis. For the veterans among your Baslis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baslis lifespan?

Average Baslis life expectancy in 1959 was 67 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baslis 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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