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Bastings Family History

Bastings 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: Hastings, Basting, Hasting, Bastidas, Bastin, Kasting, Baskins

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Where is the Bastings family from?

You can see how Bastings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bastings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bastings families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bastings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bastings families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bastings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastings 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Bastings. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bastings. For the veterans among your Bastings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastings lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bastings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bastings in 1964 was 83, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastings 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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