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Basten Family History

Basten Name Meaning

German and Dutch (Gelderland and Limburg): patronymic from the personal name Bast . English (Devon): variant of Bastian

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


Similar surnames: Casten, Kasten, Paster, Barten, Basden, Betten, Bastien, Balter

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Where is the Basten family from?

You can see how Basten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Basten families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Basten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Basten families in 1891.
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What did your Basten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Basten. 100% of Basten men worked as a Window Cleaner and 91% of Basten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Window Cleaner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • None Old Age Pensioner
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Retired
    4%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Basten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basten 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Basten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 658 military records available for the last name Basten. For the veterans among your Basten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Basten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Basten in 1955 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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