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Joakim Family History

Joakim 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: Hakim, Joki, Joachim, Joanis, Joaquim, Jochim, Wakim, Yoakum, Yoakam

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Where is the Joakim family from?

You can see how Joakim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joakim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Joakim families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Joakim family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Joakim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joakim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joakim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Joakim ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Joakim. 100% of Joakim men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

What Joakim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Joakim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joakim 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Joakim. 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 19 military records available for the last name Joakim. For the veterans among your Joakim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joakim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Joakim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Joakim in 1965 was 70, and 77 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joakim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joakim 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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