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Backalake Family History

Backalake 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, Blake, Backman, Kaake, Bakke, Calame, Hakala, Backe

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Where is the Backalake family from?

You can see how Backalake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backalake family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Backalake families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Backalake families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Backalake's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Backalake families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Backalake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backalake 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Backalake. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Backalake. For the veterans among your Backalake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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