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Backs Name 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


Similar surnames: Back, Bucks, Bacus, Jacks, Becks, Backes, Backe, Banks, Sacks, Macks

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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 1880 there were 25 Backs families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Backs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Backs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Backs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Backs. 31% of Backs men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Backs women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Backs were Operator and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Backs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backs 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Backs. 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 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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