Origins of the Bast surname
About the Basts
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Interesting facts about Bast
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bast surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.
What are the most common Bast first names?
John
Arthur
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Basts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Basts in 1921
Domestic
4
Domestic Servant
3
Dressmaker
3
Bill Posters Daughter
2
Bill Posters Wife
2
Common male occupations for Basts in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
8
Bill Poster
7
General Farmers
4
Coalminer
3
Farm Hands
3
