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Basley Family History

Basley Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): from the Middle English personal name Basile or Basily used for men and women alike.

It is a borrowing of Old French Basil(e) from Latin Basilius (see Basil) and its feminine form Basilia.

For a pet form of the name see Bass.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Basley family from?

You can see how Basley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 25 Basley families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Basley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Basley families in 1911.
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What did your Basley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Basley. 60% of Basley 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Basley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basley 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Basley. 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 778 military records available for the last name Basley. For the veterans among your Basley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basley lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Basley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Basley in 1946 was 28, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basley 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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