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Bastert Family History

Bastert 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: Hastert, Master, Easter, Baskett, Bester, Gantert, Balter, Paster

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Where is the Bastert family from?

You can see how Bastert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bastert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bastert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Bastert families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bastert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bastert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bastert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bastert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bastert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Bastert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bastert 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Bastert. 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 72 military records available for the last name Bastert. For the veterans among your Bastert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bastert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bastert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bastert in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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