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Basle Family History

Basle 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: Balle, Basse, Basler, Baile, Basile, Bayle, Bale, Base, Bable, Basye

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Where is the Basle family from?

You can see how Basle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Basle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Basle families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Basle's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Basle families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basle 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 Basle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Basle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Basle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basle 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Basle. 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 76 military records available for the last name Basle. For the veterans among your Basle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Basle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Basle in 1969 was 82, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basle 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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