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Backalar Family History

Backalar 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: Bakalar, Baltazar, Backman, Bachar, Fackler, Backer, Hakala, Bakula

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Where is the Backalar family from?

You can see how Backalar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backalar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Backalar families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Backalar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Backalar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backalar 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 16 census records available for the last name Backalar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backalar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Backalar. 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 24 military records available for the last name Backalar. For the veterans among your Backalar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backalar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Backalar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Backalar in 1975 was 80, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backalar 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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