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Jachens Family History

Jachens 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: Athens, Achen, Machen, Sachen, Richens, Jackels, Jahns, Rachels

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Where is the Jachens family from?

You can see how Jachens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jachens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jachens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Jachens families living in Leicestershire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Jachens's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jachens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jachens 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 Jachens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Private 1st Class and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jachens. 50% of Jachens men worked as a Private 1st Class and 100% of Jachens women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Private 1st Class
    50%
  • Owner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jachens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jachens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jachens. 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 131 military records available for the last name Jachens. For the veterans among your Jachens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jachens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jachens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jachens in 1961 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jachens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jachens 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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