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Backert Family History

Backert 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, Ackert, Beckert, Blackert, Bickert, Bankert, Hackert, Buckert

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Where is the Backert family from?

You can see how Backert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Backert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Backert families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Backert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Backert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backert 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 Backert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Backert. 18% of Backert men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Backert women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Backert were Machinist and Fitter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Fitter
    20%

What Backert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Backert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backert 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Backert. 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 672 military records available for the last name Backert. For the veterans among your Backert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backert lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Backert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Backert in 1946 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Backert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backert 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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