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Jochumsen Family History

Jochumsen 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: Jochimsen, Johansen, Johnsen, Jochum, Coursen, Rochman, Johnson

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Where is the Jochumsen family from?

You can see how Jochumsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jochumsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jochumsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jochumsen families living in Iowa. This was about 15% of all the recorded Jochumsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jochumsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jochumsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jochumsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Half Owner
    100%
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What Jochumsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Jochumsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jochumsen 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Jochumsen. 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 144 military records available for the last name Jochumsen. For the veterans among your Jochumsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jochumsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jochumsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jochumsen in 1966 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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