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Basolo Family History

Basolo 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: Fasolo, Basil, Basso, Basel, Laszlo, Ballo, Fasold, Mascolo, Basile

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Where is the Basolo family from?

You can see how Basolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basolo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Basolo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Basolo families living in California. This was about 12% of all the recorded Basolo's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Basolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basolo 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 Basolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basolo. 50% of Basolo men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Ranch Hand
    25%

What Basolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Basolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basolo 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Basolo. 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 76 military records available for the last name Basolo. For the veterans among your Basolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basolo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Basolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Basolo in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basolo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basolo 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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