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Basteyns Family History

Basteyns 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: Basten, Kastens, Kasten, Bastion, Hasten, Baston, Bauwens, Masters

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Where is the Basteyns family from?

You can see how Basteyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basteyns family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Basteyns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Basteyns families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Basteyns's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Basteyns families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Basteyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basteyns 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Basteyns. 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 57 military records available for the last name Basteyns. For the veterans among your Basteyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basteyns lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Basteyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Basteyns in 1963 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basteyns 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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