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Backenstow Family History

Backenstow 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: Balderston, Benston, Backstrom, Bickerton, Barstow, Backen, Haakenson

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Where is the Backenstow family from?

You can see how Backenstow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backenstow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Backenstow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Backenstow families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Backenstow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Backenstow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backenstow 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 74 census records available for the last name Backenstow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backenstow 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 Backenstow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Backenstow. For the veterans among your Backenstow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backenstow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Backenstow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Backenstow in 1968 was 65, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Backenstow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backenstow 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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