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Baslee Family History

Baslee 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: Basler, Bailey, Barley, Tasler, Pasley, Hasler, Bosler, Bagley

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Where is the Baslee family from?

You can see how Baslee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baslee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baslee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Baslee families living in Kent. This was about 52% of all the recorded Baslee's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Baslee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baslee 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 Baslee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baslee. 28% of Baslee 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Baslee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Baslee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baslee 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Baslee. 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 115 military records available for the last name Baslee. For the veterans among your Baslee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baslee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Baslee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Baslee in 1959 was 56, and 2 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baslee 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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