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Bastyr Name Meaning

Czech (Baštýř): occupational name from baštýř ‘fish master pond keeper’.

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


Similar surnames: Master, Baxter, Laster, Bater, Paster, Bast, Pastor, Bester, Kaster

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Where is the Bastyr family from?

You can see how Bastyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastyr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bastyr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bastyr families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bastyr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bastyr families in 1891.
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What did your Bastyr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bastyr. 48% of Bastyr men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Owner
    12%
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Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Bastyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastyr 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 Bastyr. 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 246 military records available for the last name Bastyr. For the veterans among your Bastyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastyr lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bastyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bastyr in 1952 was 49, and 44 in 2004.

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