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Basteck Family History

Basteck 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: Bastedo, Bartek, Bostock, Steck, Bostick, Basten, Beck, Master, Back

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Where is the Basteck family from?

You can see how Basteck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basteck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Basteck family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Basteck's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Basteck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basteck 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 48 census records available for the last name Basteck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basteck 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Basteck. 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 22 military records available for the last name Basteck. For the veterans among your Basteck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basteck lifespan?

Average Basteck life expectancy in 1978 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basteck 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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