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Baisten Family History

Baisten 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: Haisten, Baisden, Basten, Kasten, Hasten, Baston, Balster, Masten

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Where is the Baisten family from?

You can see how Baisten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baisten family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baisten families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Baisten family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baisten's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Baisten families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baisten 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 Baisten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baisten. 50% of Baisten women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Baisten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baisten 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Baisten. 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 7 military records available for the last name Baisten. For the veterans among your Baisten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baisten lifespan?

Average Baisten life expectancy in 1996 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baisten 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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