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Backum Family History

Backum 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, Beckum, Bakkum, Back, Baum, Backer, Backe, Barnum, Barkus

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Where is the Backum family from?

You can see how Backum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Backum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Backum family living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Backum's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Backum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backum 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 103 census records available for the last name Backum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backum 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Backum. 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 18 military records available for the last name Backum. For the veterans among your Backum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backum lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Backum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Backum in 1994 was 75, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backum 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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