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Backenstoes Family History

Backenstoes 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: Bockenstedt, Balderston, Falkenstein, Ballester, Benston

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Where is the Backenstoes family from?

You can see how Backenstoes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backenstoes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Backenstoes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Backenstoes family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Backenstoes's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Backenstoes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backenstoes 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 Backenstoes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Backenstoes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Backenstoes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backenstoes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Backenstoes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Backenstoes. For the veterans among your Backenstoes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backenstoes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Backenstoes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Backenstoes in 1972 was 60, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Backenstoes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backenstoes 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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