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Basteris Family History

Basteris 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: Barberis, Masters, Master, Easter, Bester, Baris, Balter, Salters

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Where is the Basteris family from?

You can see how Basteris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basteris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Basteris family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Basteris's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Basteris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basteris 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 14 census records available for the last name Basteris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basteris 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Basteris. 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 military records available for the last name Basteris. For the veterans among your Basteris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basteris lifespan?

Average Basteris life expectancy in 1999 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basteris 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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