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Bastrup Family History

Bastrup 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: Dastrup, Bidstrup, Westrup, Hattrup, Bentrup, Bastion, Castro

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Where is the Bastrup family from?

You can see how Bastrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastrup family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bastrup families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bastrup family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Bastrup's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bastrup families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bastrup 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 144 census records available for the last name Bastrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastrup 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Bastrup. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bastrup. For the veterans among your Bastrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastrup lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Bastrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bastrup in 1971 was 64, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastrup 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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