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Backdahl Family History

Backdahl 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: Eckdahl, Backman, Sandahl, Blacknall, Amdahl, Bredahl, Bakal, Berdahl

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Where is the Backdahl family from?

You can see how Backdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backdahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Backdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Backdahl family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Backdahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Backdahl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Backdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backdahl 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Backdahl. 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 9 military records available for the last name Backdahl. For the veterans among your Backdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backdahl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Backdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Backdahl in 1975 was 97, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backdahl 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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