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Backmann Family History

Backmann 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: Backman, Sackmann, Bachmann, Hackmann, Beckmann, Brackmann, Ackmann

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Where is the Backmann family from?

You can see how Backmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Backmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Backmann families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Backmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Backmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Backmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Backmann. 18% of Backmann men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Backmann women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Backmann were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Backmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Backmann. 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 439 military records available for the last name Backmann. For the veterans among your Backmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backmann lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Backmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Backmann in 1957 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

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