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Bastin Family History

Bastin Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Bastian 2 from a shortened form of the personal name Sebastian . French and Walloon: from a variant of the French personal name Bastien . French: from a diminutive of Bast

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


Similar surnames: Astin, Bastien, Bastian, Bassin, Baston, Bast, Sartin, Austin, Bustin

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Where is the Bastin family from?

You can see how Bastin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bastin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Bastin families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bastin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bastin families in 1911.
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What did your Bastin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bastin. 43% of Bastin 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
    43%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bastin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bastin. For the veterans among your Bastin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bastin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bastin in 1953 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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