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Backenkeller Family History

Backenkeller 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: Appenzeller, Rockefeller, Blankenbiller, Bacheller, Schneller

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Where is the Backenkeller family from?

You can see how Backenkeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backenkeller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Backenkeller family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Backenkeller's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Backenkeller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backenkeller 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 31 census records available for the last name Backenkeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backenkeller 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Backenkeller. 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 3 military records available for the last name Backenkeller. For the veterans among your Backenkeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backenkeller lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Backenkeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Backenkeller in 1974 was 83, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backenkeller 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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