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Backofen Family History

Backofen 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: Backen, Bockoven, Bracken, Backman, Bacon, Backer, Bockover, Backe

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Where is the Backofen family from?

You can see how Backofen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backofen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Backofen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Backofen family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Backofen's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Backofen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backofen 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 Backofen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Backofen. 60% of Backofen men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Backofen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Backofen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backofen 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Backofen. 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 505 military records available for the last name Backofen. For the veterans among your Backofen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backofen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Backofen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Backofen in 1965 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Backofen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backofen 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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