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Basly Family History

Basly 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: Basey, Bally, Baily, Bayly, Bailey, Basil, Basa, Bass, Ball, Barley

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Where is the Basly family from?

You can see how Basly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Basly families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Basly's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Basly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Basly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basly 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Basly. 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 97 military records available for the last name Basly. For the veterans among your Basly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basly lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Basly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Basly in 1988 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basly 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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