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Jochen Family History

Jochen 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: Jochem, John, Chen, Kocher, Poche, Kochan, Roche, Eichen, Kochel

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Where is the Jochen family from?

You can see how Jochen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jochen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jochen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jochen families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jochen's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Jochen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jochen 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 Jochen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jochen. 29% of Jochen men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Jochen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jochen were Teacher and Farm Help.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Farm Help
    25%

What Jochen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jochen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jochen 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Jochen. 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 311 military records available for the last name Jochen. For the veterans among your Jochen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jochen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jochen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jochen in 1963 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jochen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jochen 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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