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Basla Family History

Basla 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: Basa, Bala, Balla, Basta, Baska, Basha, Laska, Sala, Basil, Bara

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Where is the Basla family from?

You can see how Basla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Basla family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Basla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Basla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basla 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 85 census records available for the last name Basla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basla 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Basla. 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 5 military records available for the last name Basla. For the veterans among your Basla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basla lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Basla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Basla in 1991 was 95, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basla 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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