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Joakimson Family History

Joakimson 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: Jenkinson, Hodkinson, Jordison, Tonkinson, Jochimsen, Tomkinson

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Where is the Joakimson family from?

You can see how Joakimson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joakimson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joakimson family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Joakimson's in USA. California had the highest population of Joakimson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joakimson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Joakimson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joakimson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Joakimson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Joakimson. For the veterans among your Joakimson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joakimson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Joakimson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Joakimson in 1975 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joakimson 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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