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Bastier Family History

Bastier 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: Bastien, Master, Easter, Kastner, Bastion, Bester, Balter, Paster

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Where is the Bastier family from?

You can see how Bastier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bastier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Bastier families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bastier's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bastier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bastier 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 113 census records available for the last name Bastier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastier 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bastier. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bastier. For the veterans among your Bastier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastier lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Bastier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bastier in 1978 was 87, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastier 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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