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Basilio Family History

Basilio Surname Meaning

Italian; Portuguese (Basílio): from the personal name Basilio Basílio from Latin Basilius (see Basil).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Basilio family from?

You can see how Basilio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basilio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Basilio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Basilio families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Basilio's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Basilio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basilio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basilio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basilio. 50% of Basilio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Basilio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basilio were Owner and Examiner.

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Kitchen Helper
    6%
  • Owner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Examiner
    23%

What Basilio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Basilio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basilio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Basilio. 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 520 military records available for the last name Basilio. For the veterans among your Basilio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basilio lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Basilio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Basilio in 1956 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basilio 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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