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Bastida Family History

Bastida Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called (La) Bastida from bastida ‘military building fortified residence’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bastida family from?

You can see how Bastida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastida family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bastida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Bastida family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bastida's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bastida families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bastida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bastida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seaman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bastida. 50% of Bastida men worked as a Seaman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Seaman
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bastida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastida 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bastida. 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 108 military records available for the last name Bastida. For the veterans among your Bastida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastida lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bastida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bastida in 1963 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastida 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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