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Backof Family History

Backof Surname 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: Back, Dacko, Bacon, Backer, Backus, Jacko, Backe, Lacko, Bako, Bakos

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Where is the Backof family from?

You can see how Backof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backof family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Backof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Backof families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Backof's in Scotland. Renfrewshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Backof families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Backof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Backof. 100% of Backof men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Backof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backof 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Backof. 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 454 military records available for the last name Backof. For the veterans among your Backof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backof lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Backof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Backof in 1963 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backof 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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