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Basting Family History

Basting Surname Meaning

English: possibly a hypercorrected spelling of Bastin. This form is now rare in Britain.

German and Dutch (Zeeland): variant of Bastin.

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


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Where is the Basting family from?

You can see how Basting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Basting families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Basting families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Basting's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Basting families in 1891.
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What did your Basting ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Basting. 86% of Basting women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Basting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basting 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Basting. 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 450 military records available for the last name Basting. For the veterans among your Basting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basting lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Basting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Basting in 1953 was 28, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basting 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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