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Backlund Family History

Backlund Surname Meaning

Swedish:: ornamental name composed of the elements back(e) ‘hill’ + lund ‘grove’.

(Bäcklund): ornamental name composed of the elements bäck ‘stream’ + lund ‘grove’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Backlund family from?

You can see how Backlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backlund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Backlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Backlund families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Backlund's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Backlund families in 1891.
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What did your Backlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Backlund. 100% of Backlund women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Backlund. 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 858 military records available for the last name Backlund. For the veterans among your Backlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backlund lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Backlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Backlund in 1953 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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