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Sastra Family History

Sastra 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: Lastra, Sastry, Sastre, Santry, Castro, Basara, Mastro, Santa

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sastra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Sastra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sastra 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sastra. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Sastra. For the veterans among your Sastra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sastra lifespan?

Average Sastra life expectancy in 1991 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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