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Baslaw Family History

Baslaw 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: Bashaw, Basa, Balan, Bala, Barlas, Barlow, Ballow, Balla, Maslak

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Where is the Baslaw family from?

You can see how Baslaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baslaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baslaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Baslaw families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baslaw's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Baslaw families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baslaw 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 132 census records available for the last name Baslaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baslaw 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Baslaw. 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 10 military records available for the last name Baslaw. For the veterans among your Baslaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baslaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Baslaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Baslaw in 1966 was 73, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baslaw 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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