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Jochum Name Meaning

German: variant of Joachim .

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


Similar surnames: Jochem, Jochim, Yochum, Jachim, Yochim, Yochem, Yocum, Yocham, Schur

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Where is the Jochum family from?

You can see how Jochum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jochum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jochum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Jochum families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jochum's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Jochum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jochum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jochum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jochum. 25% of Jochum men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Jochum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jochum were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jochum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jochum 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Jochum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jochum. For the veterans among your Jochum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jochum lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jochum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Jochum in 1961 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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