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Bacus Family History

Bacus Surname Meaning

Altered form of English or Dutch Backus.

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


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Where is the Bacus family from?

You can see how Bacus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bacus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bacus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Bacus families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bacus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bacus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bacus 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 Bacus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bacus. 24% of Bacus men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bacus women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bacus were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Bacus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bacus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bacus 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Bacus. 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 548 military records available for the last name Bacus. For the veterans among your Bacus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bacus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Bacus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bacus in 1959 was 32, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bacus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bacus 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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