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Backers Family History

Backers 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: Backer, Rackers, Backes, Ackers, Bickers, Beckers, Baker, Hacker

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Where is the Backers family from?

You can see how Backers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Backers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Backers families living in Warwickshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Backers's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Backers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backers 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 Backers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Backers. 100% of Backers 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Backers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backers 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Backers. 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 Backers. For the veterans among your Backers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Backers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Backers in 1961 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Backers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backers 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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