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Backerman Family History

Backerman 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: Ackerman, Wackerman, Beckerman, Backman, Ockerman, Ackermann

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Where is the Backerman family from?

You can see how Backerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backerman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Backerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Backerman families living in Nebraska. This was about 47% of all the recorded Backerman's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Backerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Backerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Backerman. 16% of Backerman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Backerman women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Plumber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Backerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Backerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backerman 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Backerman. 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 53 military records available for the last name Backerman. For the veterans among your Backerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backerman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Backerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Backerman in 1964 was 41, and 87 in 2003.

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