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Backes Family History

Backes Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): variant of Backhaus. English: variant of Bax. Dutch (Limburg): variant of Backus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Backes family from?

You can see how Backes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Backes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Backes families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Backes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Backes families in 1891.
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What did your Backes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Backes. 100% of Backes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Backes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Backes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Backes. For the veterans among your Backes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backes lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Backes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Backes in 1951 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backes 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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