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Jachems Family History

Jachems 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: Jackels, Jachim, Rachels, Jochem, James, Sachs, Bacher, Rachel, Tache

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Where is the Jachems family from?

You can see how Jachems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jachems family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Jachems families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jachems's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Jachems families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Jachems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jachems 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jachems. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jachems. For the veterans among your Jachems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jachems lifespan?

Average Jachems life expectancy in 1970 was 21 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jachems 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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