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Backstrom Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of Swedish Backström, an ornamental name composed of the elements back(e) ‘hill’ + ström ‘stream’ or Bäckström, an ornamental name composed of the elements bäck ‘brook’, ‘stream’ + ström ‘stream’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Beckstrom, Hallstrom, Markstrom, Branstrom, Malstrom, Carlstrom

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Backstrom Family Origin

Where is the Backstrom family from?

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    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 the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Backstrom family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Backstrom's in the USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Backstrom families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Backstrom Family Occupations

    What did your Backstrom ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Backstrom occupation in the USA was Farmer. 28% of Backstrom's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Labor On Farm were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Backstrom. A less common occupation for the Backstrom family was Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      28%

    • Keeping House

      11%

    • Labor On Farm

      11%

    • Laborer

      6%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Backstrom ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Backstrom Historical Records

    What Backstrom family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 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 List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Backstrom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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    Draft Card

    There are 1,000 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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    Backstrom Life Expectancy

    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.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Backstrom

    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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