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Backow Family History

Backow 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: Barkow, Rackow, Back, Barrow, Barlow, Ballow, Dacko, Bacon, Backer

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Where is the Backow family from?

You can see how Backow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Backow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Backow families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Backow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Backow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backow 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 85 census records available for the last name Backow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backow 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Backow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Backow. For the veterans among your Backow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Backow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Backow in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backow 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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