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Bastara Family History

Bastara 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: Basara, Bashara, Barbara, Lastra, Basta, Massara, Cantara, Batra

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Where is the Bastara family from?

You can see how Bastara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastara family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bastara families living in Devon. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bastara's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bastara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bastara 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 17 census records available for the last name Bastara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastara 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bastara. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bastara. For the veterans among your Bastara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastara lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastara 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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