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Backham Family History

Backham Surname Meaning

see Beckham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Backham family from?

You can see how Backham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Backham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Backham families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Backham's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Backham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backham 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 Backham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Backham. 65% of Backham 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
    65%
  • Invalid
    12%
  • Household Duties
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

What Backham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Backham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backham 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Backham. 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 96 military records available for the last name Backham. For the veterans among your Backham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backham lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Backham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Backham in 1982 was 44, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Backham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backham 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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