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Basely Family History

Basely 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: Basel, Basey, Basil, Babel, Blakely, Lasell, Fasel, Rasey, Gately

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Where is the Basely family from?

You can see how Basely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Basely families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Basely's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Basely families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basely 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 Basely ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Basely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basely 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Basely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Basely. For the veterans among your Basely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basely lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1981, in the United States, Basely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Basely in 1962 was 80, and 70 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basely 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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