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Bastes Family History

Bastes 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: Bastos, Baltes, Bates, Eastes, Basten, Master, Barnes, Gates, Bass

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Where is the Bastes family from?

You can see how Bastes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bastes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bastes family living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bastes's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Bastes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bastes 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 258 census records available for the last name Bastes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastes 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bastes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bastes. For the veterans among your Bastes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastes lifespan?

Average Bastes life expectancy in 1964 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastes 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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