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Basilla Family History

Basilla 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: Barilla, Badilla, Basil, Balla, Padilla, Pasillas, Castilla, Badillo

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Where is the Basilla family from?

You can see how Basilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basilla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Basilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Basilla family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Basilla's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Basilla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basilla 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 83 census records available for the last name Basilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basilla 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Basilla. 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 3 military records available for the last name Basilla. For the veterans among your Basilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basilla lifespan?

Average Basilla life expectancy in 1997 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basilla 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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