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Jachim Family History

Jachim Surname Meaning

German Polish and Jewish: variant of Joachim.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jachim family from?

You can see how Jachim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jachim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jachim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Jachim families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jachim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jachim families in 1891.
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What did your Jachim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jachim. 27% of Jachim men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Jachim women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jachim were Clerk and Cashier.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Assembler
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Cashier
    13%

What Jachim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jachim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jachim 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Jachim. 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 315 military records available for the last name Jachim. For the veterans among your Jachim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jachim lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jachim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jachim in 1958 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jachim 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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