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Basille Family History

Basille 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: Basile, Basil, Faille, Balle, Lasalle, Bailie, Badillo, Saville

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Where is the Basille family from?

You can see how Basille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basille family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Basille families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Basille's in USA. New York had the highest population of Basille families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basille 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 Basille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basille. 60% of Basille men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Basille women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basille were Sanitation Man and Salesgirl.

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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
    60%
  • Sanitation Man
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Salesgirl
    50%

What Basille family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Basille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basille 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Basille. 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 40 military records available for the last name Basille. For the veterans among your Basille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basille lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Basille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Basille in 1982 was 92, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Basille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basille 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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