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Jahsman Family History

Jahsman Name 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: Jasman, Rahman, Jackman, Ahlman, Hassman, Asman, Jasmin, Wachsman

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Where is the Jahsman family from?

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

What did your Jahsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jahsman. 50% of Jahsman men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Jahsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahsman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jahsman. 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 40 military records available for the last name Jahsman. For the veterans among your Jahsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahsman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Jahsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jahsman in 1967 was 84, and 83 in 2001.

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