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Bastgen Family History

Bastgen 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: Bestgen, Bastien, Basten, Kasten, Bastion, Hasten, Baston, Masten

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Where is the Bastgen family from?

You can see how Bastgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bastgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bastgen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bastgen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bastgen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Bastgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastgen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bastgen. 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 95 military records available for the last name Bastgen. For the veterans among your Bastgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastgen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Bastgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bastgen in 1964 was 80, and 103 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastgen 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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