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Backer Family History

Backer Surname Meaning

German (Bäcker): variant of Becker. Compare Baecker.

Dutch: variant of Bakker. Compare De Backer.

Danish: probably of German origin (see 1 above).

Norwegian: variant of Bakker. In part it is probably also of German origin (see 1 above).

English: variant of Baker.

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


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Where is the Backer family from?

You can see how Backer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Backer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 24 Backer families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Backer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Backer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backer 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 Backer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Backer. 17% of Backer men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Backer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Backer were Clerk and Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Backer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backer 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Backer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Backer. For the veterans among your Backer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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