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Backues Family History

Backues 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, Backes, Backer, Jacques, Backe, Barkus, Beckles, Balkus

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Where is the Backues family from?

You can see how Backues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backues family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Backues families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Backues family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Backues's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Backues families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backues 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 Backues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Backues. 38% of Backues men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Backues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backues 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Backues. 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 88 military records available for the last name Backues. For the veterans among your Backues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backues lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Backues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Backues in 1955 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backues 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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