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Basterfield Family History

Basterfield Surname Meaning

see Baskerville.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Basterfield family from?

You can see how Basterfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basterfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Basterfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Basterfield families living in Worcestershire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Basterfield's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Basterfield families in 1891.
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What did your Basterfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Basterfield. 34% of Basterfield men worked as a Builder and 89% of Basterfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basterfield were Painter plumber and 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

  • Builder
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Painter plumber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Basterfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basterfield 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Basterfield. 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 147 military records available for the last name Basterfield. For the veterans among your Basterfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basterfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Basterfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Basterfield in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 1999.

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