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Jokumsen Family History

Jokumsen 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: Jokinen, Coursen, Johansen, Johnsen, Jonassen, Momsen, Jorissen

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Where is the Jokumsen family from?

You can see how Jokumsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jokumsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jokumsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jokumsen families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jokumsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jokumsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jokumsen 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 Jokumsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jokumsen. 38% of Jokumsen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jokumsen women worked as a Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Farming
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Jokumsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Jokumsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jokumsen 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Jokumsen. 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 50 military records available for the last name Jokumsen. For the veterans among your Jokumsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jokumsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jokumsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jokumsen in 1964 was 59, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jokumsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jokumsen 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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