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Basileo Family History

Basileo 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, Basilio, Bailey, Basil, Bailer, Badillo, Basler, Bailes

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Where is the Basileo family from?

You can see how Basileo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basileo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Basileo family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Basileo's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Basileo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basileo 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 94 census records available for the last name Basileo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basileo 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Basileo. 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 36 military records available for the last name Basileo. For the veterans among your Basileo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basileo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Basileo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Basileo in 1961 was 42, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basileo 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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