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Psaila Family History

Psaila Surname Meaning

From the Italian family name Basilia, derived from the personal name Basilio, which is the Italian equivalent of Basil.

It is also linked to Busala in Sicily.

The name has roots in Arabic, specifically buṣaila, a diminutive form of baṣl which means ‘onion’.

This reference may pertain to either a person's occupation or some physical characteristic.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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

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  • Farmer
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What is the average Psaila lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Psaila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Psaila in 1959 was 48, and 52 in 2003.

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