Bačkovík
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Bačkovík (1323 Bagak, 1427 Nagybagyok, Nagybadoch, 1430 Nogh Bagh, Kysbagh) (German: Batschkowig; Hungarian: Bátyok) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of Slovakia.
History
[edit]Historically, the village was first mentioned in 1329as Sztancsóy (Stančov) feudatories’ property. After, in the order, it belonged to Perényi (1427), Zombory (18th century), Desseffwy and Bocskay noble families.
Geography
[edit]The village lies at an altitude of 269 metres and covers an area of 4.18 km2 (1.61 sq mi). It has a population of about 400 people.
Genealogical resources
[edit]The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Košice (Slovak: Štátny archív v Košiciach).
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1755-1895
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1906
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1895
- Census records 1869 of Backovik are available at the state archive.
See also
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