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Backler Family History

Backler Surname Meaning

from Norman French bacaler ‘a young knight a novice in arms’.

The [k] is a characteristically Norman form where Central French has [tʃ]; see Batchelor.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Backler family from?

You can see how Backler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Backler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Backler families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Backler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Backler families in 1911.
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What did your Backler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Glove Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Backler. 34% of Backler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Backler women worked as a Glove Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Backler were Owner and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Owner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Glove Maker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Backler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backler 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Backler. 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 628 military records available for the last name Backler. For the veterans among your Backler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Backler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Backler in 1963 was 53, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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