This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Basilico family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Basilico Family History

Basilico 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, Baselice, Basil, Baglio, Bailie, Pacifico, Badillo, Balich

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Basilico family from?

You can see how Basilico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basilico family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Basilico families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Basilico families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Basilico's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Basilico families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basilico surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Basilico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundry were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basilico. 40% of Basilico men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Basilico women worked as a Laundry.

View Census Data for Basilico | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%
  • Baker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry
    100%

What Basilico family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Basilico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basilico census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Basilico

Passenger Lists

There are 636 immigration records available for the last name Basilico. 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.

View all Basilico immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Basilico. For the veterans among your Basilico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Basilico military records

You've only scratched the surface of Basilico family history

Discover More

What is the average Basilico lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Basilico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Basilico in 1966 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basilico

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basilico 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Basilico family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial