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Bastin Family History

Bastin Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Bastian 2 from a shortened form of the personal name Sebastian.

French and Walloon: from a variant of the French personal name Bastien.

French: from a diminutive of Bast.

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


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Where is the Bastin family from?

You can see how Bastin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bastin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 308 Bastin families living in Devon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bastin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bastin families in 1891.
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What did your Bastin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bastin. 16% of Bastin men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Bastin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bastin were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Colliery Hewer
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Bastin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bastin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bastin. For the veterans among your Bastin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bastin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bastin in 1953 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastin 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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