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Backas Family History

Backas 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, Bakas, Backs, Backes, Back, Banks, Backman, Bachar, Barlas

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Where is the Backas family from?

You can see how Backas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Backas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Backas families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Backas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Backas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backas 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 Backas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Backas. 50% of Backas men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Backas women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Backas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Backas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backas 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Backas. 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 72 military records available for the last name Backas. For the veterans among your Backas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Backas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Backas in 1970 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backas 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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