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Basiley Family History

Basiley 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: Bailey, Basile, Basil, Barley, Pashley, Pasley, Bagley, Astley

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Where is the Basiley family from?

You can see how Basiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basiley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Basiley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Basiley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Basiley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Basiley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basiley 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 44 census records available for the last name Basiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basiley 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Basiley. 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 23 military records available for the last name Basiley. For the veterans among your Basiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basiley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Basiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Basiley in 1963 was 71, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basiley 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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