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Backell Family History

Backell Surname 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: Bickell, Barkell, Mackell, Bickel, Backer, Bagwell, Bucknell

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Where is the Backell family from?

You can see how Backell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Backell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Backell families living in Sussex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Backell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Backell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Backell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backell 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Backell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Backell. For the veterans among your Backell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Backell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Backell in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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