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Backensto Family History

Backensto 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: Backen, Backes, Brackens, Bracken, Hackett, Baskett, Jacinto, Beckett

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Where is the Backensto family from?

You can see how Backensto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backensto family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Backensto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Backensto family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Backensto's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Backensto families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backensto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Backensto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Backensto. 100% of Backensto men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Backensto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Backensto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backensto 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Backensto. 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 135 military records available for the last name Backensto. For the veterans among your Backensto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backensto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Backensto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Backensto in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Backensto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backensto 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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