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Backaus Family History

Backaus 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: Backus, Backhaus, Backhus, Barkus, Bakas, Bacchus, Balkus, Backs

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Where is the Backaus family from?

You can see how Backaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Backaus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Backaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Backaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backaus 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 101 census records available for the last name Backaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backaus 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Backaus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Backaus. For the veterans among your Backaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backaus lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Backaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Backaus in 1979 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backaus 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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