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Jochens Family History

Jochens 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: Johns, Richens, Joens, Houchens, Jochem, Dockens, John, Schenk, Chen

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Where is the Jochens family from?

You can see how Jochens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jochens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jochens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jochens families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jochens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jochens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jochens 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 Jochens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Switch Board Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jochens. 59% of Jochens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jochens women worked as a Switch Board Operator.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Switch Board Operator
    100%

What Jochens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Jochens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jochens 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Jochens. 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 296 military records available for the last name Jochens. For the veterans among your Jochens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jochens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jochens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jochens in 1964 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jochens 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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