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Jochim Family History

Jochim Surname Meaning

German: variant of Joachim. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Jochim family from?

You can see how Jochim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jochim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jochim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Jochim families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Jochim's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jochim families in 1891.
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What did your Jochim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jochim. 36% of Jochim men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Jochim women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jochim were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jochim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jochim 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Jochim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jochim. For the veterans among your Jochim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jochim lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jochim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jochim in 1956 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jochim 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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