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Backwater Family History

Backwater 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: Buckwalter, Bywater, Backer, Rainwater, Buckmaster, Bookwalter

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Where is the Backwater family from?

You can see how Backwater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backwater family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Backwater families living in Oklahoma. This was about 67% of all the recorded Backwater's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Backwater families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backwater 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 159 census records available for the last name Backwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backwater 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Backwater. 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 13 military records available for the last name Backwater. For the veterans among your Backwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backwater lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Backwater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Backwater in 1982 was 65, and 61 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backwater 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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