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Backencamp Family History

Backencamp 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: Hasenkamp, Langenkamp, Bohnenkamp, Eckelkamp, Mellencamp, Bucknam

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Where is the Backencamp family from?

You can see how Backencamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backencamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Backencamp families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Backencamp's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Backencamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backencamp 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 45 census records available for the last name Backencamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backencamp 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Backencamp. 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 24 military records available for the last name Backencamp. For the veterans among your Backencamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backencamp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Backencamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Backencamp in 1966 was 91, and 72 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backencamp 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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