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Jochem Family History

Jochem Surname Meaning

German: variant of Joachim. See also Yoakum compare Yocham and Yochem.

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


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Where is the Jochem family from?

You can see how Jochem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jochem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jochem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Jochem families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Jochem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jochem families in 1880.
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What did your Jochem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jochem. 26% of Jochem men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jochem women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jochem were Farm Hand and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jochem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jochem 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 Jochem. 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 665 military records available for the last name Jochem. For the veterans among your Jochem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jochem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jochem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jochem in 1962 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jochem 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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