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Baster Family History

Baster Surname Meaning

see Baister.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Baster family from?

You can see how Baster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baster families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 83 Baster families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Baster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baster ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Baster. 100% of Baster men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Baster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Baster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baster 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Baster. 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 808 military records available for the last name Baster. For the veterans among your Baster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baster lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Baster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Baster in 1962 was 66, and 42 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baster 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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