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Backs Family History

Backs Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): variant of Backhus. Americanized form of Latvian Baks a surname of German origin.

English (Kent): variant of Bax. This form is rare in Britain.

Dutch: possessive form of Back.

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


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Where is the Backs family from?

You can see how Backs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Backs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Backs families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Backs's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Backs families in 1891.
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What did your Backs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Building Casual Jobbing Wor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Backs. 100% of Backs men worked as a Building Casual Jobbing Wor and 84% of Backs 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Building Casual Jobbing Wor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Seamstress
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 610 immigration records available for the last name Backs. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Backs. For the veterans among your Backs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Backs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Backs in 1962 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backs 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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