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Bastia Family History

Bastia 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: Basta, Bastin, Bastian, Basil, Basa, Bastion, Badia, Barcia, Bassin

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Where is the Bastia family from?

You can see how Bastia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bastia families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Bastia families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Bastia's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bastia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bastia 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 Bastia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bastia. 100% of Bastia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bastia women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Sales Girl
    50%

What Bastia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Bastia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastia 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Bastia. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bastia. For the veterans among your Bastia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastia lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Bastia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bastia in 1979 was 89, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bastia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastia 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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