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Bastille Family History

Bastille 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: Castille, Castilla, Banville, Castillo, Basile, Bustillo, Castile

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Where is the Bastille family from?

You can see how Bastille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastille family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bastille families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bastille families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bastille's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bastille families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bastille 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 Bastille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Speeder Bobbin were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bastille. 58% of Bastille men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bastille women worked as a Speeder Bobbin. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bastille were Helper and Milliner.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Helper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Speeder Bobbin
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Spinner
    25%
  • Milliner
    25%

What Bastille family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bastille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastille 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Bastille. 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 539 military records available for the last name Bastille. For the veterans among your Bastille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastille lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bastille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bastille in 1967 was 88, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bastille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastille 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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