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Jochson Family History

Jochson 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: Johnson, Jackson, Jonsson, Jonson, Jonason, Joelson, Jobson, Rochon

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Where is the Jochson family from?

You can see how Jochson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jochson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jochson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jochson family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jochson's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Jochson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jochson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jochson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jochson. 100% of Jochson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Jochson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jochson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jochson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jochson. For the veterans among your Jochson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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