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Jochums Family History

Jochums 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: Jochum, Jochim, Yochum, Jochem, Joshua, Ochs, Jacques, Joachim

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Where is the Jochums family from?

You can see how Jochums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jochums family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jochums family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jochums's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Jochums families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jochums 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 Jochums ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jochums. 100% of Jochums men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Jochums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jochums 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Jochums. 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 91 military records available for the last name Jochums. For the veterans among your Jochums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jochums lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Jochums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jochums in 1966 was 65, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jochums

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jochums 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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