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Backstedt Family History

Backstedt 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: Knackstedt, Beckstead, Backstrom, Bastedo, Sandstedt, Ahlstedt

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Where is the Backstedt family from?

You can see how Backstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Backstedt families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Backstedt's in USA. California had the highest population of Backstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Backstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Backstedt. 100% of Backstedt men worked as a Machinist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Backstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Backstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backstedt 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Backstedt. 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 7 military records available for the last name Backstedt. For the veterans among your Backstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backstedt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Backstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Backstedt in 1966 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Backstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backstedt 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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