Bačkovík
# Bačkovík

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

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

The village lies at an altitude of 269 metres and covers an area of 4.18 $km^2$ (1.61 sq mi). It has a population of about 400 people.

## 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): 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.
