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Basilia Family History

Basilia 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: Basilio, Basil, Bailie, Barilla, Bailin, Basile, Basista, Badilla

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Where is the Basilia family from?

You can see how Basilia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basilia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basilia families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Basilia family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Basilia's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Basilia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basilia 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 215 census records available for the last name Basilia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basilia 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 Basilia. 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 11 military records available for the last name Basilia. For the veterans among your Basilia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basilia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Basilia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Basilia in 1966 was 86, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basilia 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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