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Backhus Name Meaning

German: northern variant of Backhaus . English: variant of Backus .

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


Similar surnames: Bacchus, Bachus, Backus, Backes, Baccus, Backs, Barkus, Bacus

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Where is the Backhus family from?

You can see how Backhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backhus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Backhus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Backhus family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Backhus's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Backhus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backhus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Backhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Backhus. 52% of Backhus men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Backhus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Backhus were Machinist and Attendant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Backhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backhus 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Backhus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 391 military records available for the last name Backhus. For the veterans among your Backhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backhus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Backhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Backhus in 1961 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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