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Bastie Family History

Bastie 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: Bastin, Bastien, Hastie, Batie, Basil, Bastion, Battle, Castle

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Where is the Bastie family from?

You can see how Bastie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bastie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Bastie families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bastie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bastie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bastie 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 Bastie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bastie. 34% of Bastie men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Bastie women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bastie were Miner and Domestic.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Domestic
    12%

What Bastie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bastie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastie 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Bastie. 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 93 military records available for the last name Bastie. For the veterans among your Bastie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bastie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bastie in 1968 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bastie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastie 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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