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Backay Family History

Backay 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: Mackay, Back, Backman, Bachar, Backer, Baca, Backus, Backe, Mackey

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Where is the Backay family from?

You can see how Backay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Backay family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Backay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Backay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backay 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 31 census records available for the last name Backay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backay 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Backay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Backay. For the veterans among your Backay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backay lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Backay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Backay in 1992 was 83, and 78 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Backay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backay 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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