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Backenson Family History

Backenson 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: Haakenson, Dickenson, Ackerson, Benson, Bickerton, Akerson, Jackson

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Where is the Backenson family from?

You can see how Backenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backenson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Backenson families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Backenson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Backenson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backenson 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 24 census records available for the last name Backenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backenson 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 Backenson. 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 military records available for the last name Backenson. For the veterans among your Backenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backenson lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Backenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Backenson in 1992 was 84, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backenson 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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