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Backes Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): variant of Backhaus . English: variant of Bax . Dutch (Limburg): variant of Backus .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Backer, Backus, Backs, Beckes, Backhus, Backe, Bankes, Barkes, Dickes

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Where is the Backes family from?

You can see how Backes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Backes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 55 Backes families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Backes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Backes families in 1880.
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What did your Backes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Backes. 18% of Backes men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Backes women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Backes were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Backes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backes 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 Backes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Backes. For the veterans among your Backes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backes lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Backes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Backes in 1951 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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