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Origins of the Bastion surname

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We have a total number of 514 records for people with the last name Bastion.

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Where do most Bastions live?

In 1921, most Bastions lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Bastions

How common is your surname?

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

We have 384 records for the Bastion surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Bastions most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bastions.

What are the most common Bastion first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Bastions

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

Common Female occupations for Bastions in 1921
Domest Servt

2

Domestic

2

Domestic Servant

2

Fancy Box Maker

2

House Keeper

2

Common Male occupations for Bastions in 1921
Distiller

6

Tin Miner

5

Carpenter

3

Shoe Maker

3

Shoemaker

3

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