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Jochems Family History

Jochems 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: Jochem, Jochim, Yochem, Jochum, Kocher, Poche, Ochs, Roche, Jones

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Where is the Jochems family from?

You can see how Jochems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jochems family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jochems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jochems families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jochems's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Jochems families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jochems surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jochems ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Jochems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jochems 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Jochems. 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 49 military records available for the last name Jochems. For the veterans among your Jochems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jochems lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jochems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jochems in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2003.

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