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Bastron Family History

Bastron 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: Bastion, Baston, Bartron, Baron, Easton, Beaston, Boston, Banton

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Where is the Bastron family from?

You can see how Bastron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bastron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Bastron families living in Quebec. This was about 51% of all the recorded Bastron's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bastron families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bastron 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 Bastron ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bastron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastron 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Bastron. 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 128 military records available for the last name Bastron. For the veterans among your Bastron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bastron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bastron in 1964 was 56, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bastron 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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