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Basile Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Basile derived from medieval Greek Basilis a shortened form of Basileios (see Basil ). French: from the personal name Basile an equivalent of Basil .

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


Similar surnames: Vasile, Basil, Vasil, Bazile, Badie, Mabile, Balle, Baile, Basilone

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Where is the Basile family from?

You can see how Basile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basile family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Basile families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Basile families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Basile's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Basile families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basile ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Basile. 100% of Basile 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Basile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basile 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Basile. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Basile. For the veterans among your Basile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basile lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Basile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Basile in 1940 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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