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Basterrechea Family History

Basterrechea 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: Bastarache, Oesterreich, Barreca, Badertscher, Ratterree, Banerjee

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What did your Basterrechea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheep Herder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basterrechea. 100% of Basterrechea men worked as a Sheep Herder.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sheep Herder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Basterrechea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basterrechea 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Basterrechea. 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 Basterrechea. For the veterans among your Basterrechea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basterrechea lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Basterrechea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Basterrechea in 1964 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

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