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Backfish Family History

Backfish Name 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, Barish, Baksh, Babish, Beckwith, Barnish, Barrish, Backs

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Where is the Backfish family from?

You can see how Backfish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backfish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Backfish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Backfish families living in New Jersey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Backfish's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Backfish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backfish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Backfish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Backfish. 100% of Backfish men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Backfish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backfish 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Backfish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Backfish. For the veterans among your Backfish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backfish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Backfish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Backfish in 1970 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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