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Back Name Meaning

English: from Middle English bakke ‘back’ (Old English bæc), hence a nickname for someone with a hunched back or some other noticeable peculiarity of the back or spine, or a topographic name for someone who lived on a hill or ridge, or at the rear of a settlement. English: from the Old English personal name Bacca, which was still in use in the 12th century. It is of uncertain origin, but may have been a byname in the same sense as 1. English: nickname from Middle English bakke ‘bat’ (apparently of Scandinavian origin), from some fancied resemblance to the animal. Altered spelling of Bach 1, 2, or 6. North German: from Middle Low German back ‘kneading trough’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or used such vessels. Americanized spelling of Norwegian Bakk(e) (see Bakke).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Beck, Buck, Bick, Bach, Bank, Bark, Black, Sack, Pack, Hack

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Back Family Origin

Where is the Back family from?

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You can see how Back families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Back family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Back families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 138 Back families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Back's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Back families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Back surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Back Family Occupations

What did your Back ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Back family was Confectonary. The most common Back occupation in Canada was Carpenter. 18% of Back's were Carpenters. Carpenter, Farmer and Clerk were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Back.

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  • Carpenter

    18%

  • Farmer

    18%

  • Clerk

    9%

  • Confectonary

    9%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Back ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Back Historical Records

What Back family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 103,000 census records available for the last name Back. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Back census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Back. 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 Card

There are 69,000 military records available for the last name Back. For the veterans among your Back ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Back Life Expectancy

What is the average Back lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Back life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Back in 1943 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Back 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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