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Basilicata Family History

Basilicata 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: Baselice, Basilio, Licata, Basista, Ashikaga, Basil, Kalista, Shibata

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Where is the Basilicata family from?

You can see how Basilicata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basilicata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Basilicata families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Basilicata's in USA. New York had the highest population of Basilicata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basilicata 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 Basilicata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basilicata. 100% of Basilicata men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Basilicata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Basilicata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basilicata 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Basilicata. 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 Basilicata. For the veterans among your Basilicata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basilicata lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Basilicata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Basilicata in 1965 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basilicata

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basilicata 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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