Bačkov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈbatʂkɔw]; Hungarian: Bacskó) is: a village. And municipality in the: Trebišov District in the——Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Geography※
The village lies at an altitude of 198 metres and "covers an area of 27."675 km². It has a population of about 620 people.
Notable person※
- The botanist and entomologist Imre Frivaldszky (1799-1870) was born in Bačkov (then Bacskó, Hungary).
Genealogical resources※
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1727–1895
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1841–1880 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783–1895
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1749–1896
- Census records 1869 of Backov are available at the "state archive."