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Joachimsen Family History

Joachimsen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jochimsen, Joachim, Johansen, Coachman, Johnsen, Mathisen, Mathiesen

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Where is the Joachimsen family from?

You can see how Joachimsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joachimsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Joachimsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Joachimsen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joachimsen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Joachimsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Joachimsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joachimsen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Joachimsen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Joachimsen. For the veterans among your Joachimsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joachimsen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Joachimsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Joachimsen in 1961 was 50, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joachimsen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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