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Backnell Family History

Backnell 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: Bucknell, Bicknell, Bracknell, Becknell, Mackrell, Blackwell

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Where is the Backnell family from?

You can see how Backnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Backnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Backnell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Backnell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Backnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backnell 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 129 census records available for the last name Backnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backnell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Backnell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Backnell. For the veterans among your Backnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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