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Joaquin Name Meaning

Spanish (Joaquín): from the personal name Joaquín an equivalent of Joachim .

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


Similar surnames: Joaquim, Daquin, Paquin, Jarquin, Jaquez, Jasmin, Aquino, Jacquin

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Where is the Joaquin family from?

You can see how Joaquin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joaquin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joaquin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 61 Joaquin families living in California. This was about 64% of all the recorded Joaquin's in USA. California had the highest population of Joaquin families in 1880.
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What did your Joaquin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joaquin. 47% of Joaquin men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Joaquin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joaquin were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Basket Maker
    11%
  • Stitcher
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Joaquin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joaquin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Joaquin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 973 military records available for the last name Joaquin. For the veterans among your Joaquin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joaquin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Joaquin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Joaquin in 1948 was 35, and 64 in 2004.

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