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Jachum Family History

Jachum 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: Jachim, Jochum, Joachim, Kachur, Jach, Eachus, Chum, Jacque, Lachut

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Where is the Jachum family from?

You can see how Jachum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jachum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jachum families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jachum's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Jachum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Jachum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jachum 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jachum. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jachum. For the veterans among your Jachum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jachum lifespan?

Average Jachum life expectancy in 1970 was 36 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 Jachum 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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