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Basilotta Family History

Basilotta 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: Bilotta, Arlotta, Barletta, Aliotta, Bilotti, Basista, Basilone

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Where is the Basilotta family from?

You can see how Basilotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basilotta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Basilotta families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Basilotta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Basilotta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basilotta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basilotta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Basilotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Basilotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basilotta 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Basilotta. 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 31 military records available for the last name Basilotta. For the veterans among your Basilotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basilotta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Basilotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Basilotta in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basilotta 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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