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Basily Family History

Basily 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: Basil, Basile, Baily, Bailey, Bail, Vasil, Basel, Bodily, Basic

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Where is the Basily family from?

You can see how Basily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basily family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Basily families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Basily family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Basily's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Basily families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basily surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Basily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basily 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Basily. 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 11 military records available for the last name Basily. For the veterans among your Basily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basily lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Basily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Basily in 1973 was 83, and 79 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basily 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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