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Origins of the Bastard surname

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We have a total number of 4319 records for people with the last name Bastard.

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Where do most Bastards live?

In 1921, most Bastards lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Bastards

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,930 records for the Bastard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.

Who were Bastards most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bastards.

What are the most common Bastard first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Bastard family members

Common jobs for Bastards

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bastards in 1921
Living On Own Means

21

Dressmaker

18

Private Means

14

Widow

12

Annuitant

9

Common Male occupations for Bastards in 1921
Carpenter

28

Shipwright

22

Farmer

19

Esq

14

Master

12

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