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Bastian Family History

Bastian Name Meaning

German French (Alsace and Lorraine of German origin) and Spanish (Asturias): from a short form of the personal name Sebastian . English (Cornwall): from the Middle English personal name Bastian a pet form of Sebastian .

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


Similar surnames: Bastien, Bostian, Bastin, Sebastian, Astin, Bastion, Bassin, Paustian

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Where is the Bastian family from?

You can see how Bastian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bastian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 50 Bastian families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Bastian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bastian families in 1911.
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What did your Bastian ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bastian. 32% of Bastian 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Journalier
    11%
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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Bastian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastian 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Bastian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Bastian. For the veterans among your Bastian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastian lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bastian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bastian in 1944 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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