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Jochheim Family History

Jochheim 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: Buchheim, Jochim, Jochem, Hochrein, Opheim, Joachim, Borsheim

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Where is the Jochheim family from?

You can see how Jochheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jochheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jochheim families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jochheim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jochheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jochheim 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 455 census records available for the last name Jochheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jochheim 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Jochheim. 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 142 military records available for the last name Jochheim. For the veterans among your Jochheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jochheim lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jochheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jochheim in 1967 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jochheim 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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