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Basti Family History

Basti Name 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: Bast, Basta, Basto, Bassi, Bastin, Asti, Batt, Basil, Basa, Bass

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Where is the Basti family from?

You can see how Basti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Basti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Basti families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Basti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Basti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Basti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basti. 60% of Basti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Basti women worked as a Packer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Basti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basti 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Basti. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Basti. For the veterans among your Basti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basti lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Basti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Basti in 1959 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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