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Baustert Family History

Baustert Surname Meaning

German: probably a nickname for an asthmatic person; agent noun from Middle Low German pūsten ‘blow breathe heavily’ + excrescent -t.

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


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Where is the Baustert family from?

You can see how Baustert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baustert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Baustert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Baustert family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Baustert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Baustert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baustert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baustert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baustert. 24% of Baustert men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Baustert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baustert 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Baustert. 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 46 military records available for the last name Baustert. For the veterans among your Baustert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baustert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Baustert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Baustert in 1952 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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