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Origins of the Backs surname

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About the Backses

We have a total number of 382 records for people with the last name Backs.

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Where do most Backses live?

In 1921, most Backses lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Backses

How common is your surname?

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We have 293 records for the Backs surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Backses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Backs first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Backses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Backses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

3

Domestic Servant

3

Laundress

3

Charwoman

2

General Laborer

2

Common Male occupations for Backses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

7

General Laborer

3

Semiskilled Welders And Flame Cutters

3

Carter

2

Dye House Cotton

2

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