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Backis Family History

Backis 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, Backs, Backes, Back, Banks, Backer, Baris, Backe, Banis

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Where is the Backis family from?

You can see how Backis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Backis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Backis family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Backis's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Backis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backis 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 191 census records available for the last name Backis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backis 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Backis. 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 62 military records available for the last name Backis. For the veterans among your Backis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backis lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Backis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Backis in 1943 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backis 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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