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Basten Family History

Basten Surname Meaning

German and Dutch (Gelderland and Limburg): patronymic from the personal name Bast. English (Devon): variant of Bastian

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


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Where is the Basten family from?

You can see how Basten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Basten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Basten families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Basten's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Basten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basten 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 Basten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basten. 35% of Basten men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Basten women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basten were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Basten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Basten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basten 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Basten. 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 658 military records available for the last name Basten. For the veterans among your Basten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Basten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Basten in 1955 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basten 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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