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Jockens Family History

Jockens 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: Dockens, Dockins, Mickens, Docken, Nickens, Wickens, Ocken, Joens

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Where is the Jockens family from?

You can see how Jockens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jockens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jockens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jockens families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Jockens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jockens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jockens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Jockens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jockens 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jockens. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jockens. For the veterans among your Jockens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jockens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Jockens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jockens in 1969 was 66, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jockens 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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