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Backstrom Family History

Backstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish:: (Backström): ornamental name composed of the elements back(e) ‘hill’ + ström ‘stream’.

(Bäckström): ornamental name composed of the elements bäck ‘brook stream’ + ström ‘stream’.

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


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Where is the Backstrom family from?

You can see how Backstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Backstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Backstrom families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Backstrom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Backstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Backstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Backstrom. 67% of Backstrom 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
    67%
  • Cabinet Painter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Backstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backstrom 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Backstrom. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Backstrom. For the veterans among your Backstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backstrom lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Backstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Backstrom in 1948 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backstrom 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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