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Backard Family History

Backard 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: Packard, Blackard, Bankard, Bachar, Pickard, Backer, Bayard, Tankard

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Where is the Backard family from?

You can see how Backard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Backard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Backard family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Backard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Backard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backard 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 237 census records available for the last name Backard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backard 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Backard. 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 25 military records available for the last name Backard. For the veterans among your Backard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Backard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Backard in 1972 was 54, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backard 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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