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Backenstrass Family History

Backenstrass 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: Backstrom, Balestra, Rakestraw, Blickenstaff, Beckstrand, Bockenstedt

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Where is the Backenstrass family from?

You can see how Backenstrass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backenstrass family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Backenstrass family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Backenstrass's in USA. New York had the highest population of Backenstrass families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backenstrass 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 6 census records available for the last name Backenstrass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backenstrass 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Backenstrass. 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 41 military records available for the last name Backenstrass. For the veterans among your Backenstrass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backenstrass lifespan?

Average Backenstrass life expectancy in 1991 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backenstrass 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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