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Origins of the Basto surname

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About the Bastos

We have a total number of 276 records for people with the last name Basto.

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Where do most Bastos live?

In 1921, most Bastos lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bastos

How common is your surname?

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

We have 55 records for the Basto surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Bastos most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bastos.

What are the most common Basto first names?

  • Antonio
  • Pedro
  • Maria
  • Juana

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

Common jobs for Bastos

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

Common Female occupations for Bastos in 1921
Card Room Hand Cotton Mill

1

Dressmaker

1

Housework

1

Common Male occupations for Bastos in 1921
Merchant

4

Grocer

2

Shoemaker

2

Student

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

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