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Jockum Family History

Jockum 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: Dockum, Jochum, Beckum, Forkum, Mockus, Cockrum, Corkum, Jock, Nickum

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Where is the Jockum family from?

You can see how Jockum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jockum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jockum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jockum families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jockum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jockum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jockum 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 126 census records available for the last name Jockum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jockum 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jockum. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jockum. For the veterans among your Jockum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jockum lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Jockum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jockum in 1977 was 75, and 43 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jockum 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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