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Basilea Family History

Basilea 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: Basile, Bailey, Basil, Bailer, Basler, Bailes, Vasile, Barilla, Baile

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Where is the Basilea family from?

You can see how Basilea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basilea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basilea families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Basilea family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Basilea's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Basilea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basilea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Basilea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Basilea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basilea 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Basilea. 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 20 military records available for the last name Basilea. For the veterans among your Basilea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basilea lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Basilea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Basilea in 1971 was 73, and 84 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basilea 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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