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Jaxtheimer Family History

Jaxtheimer 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: Ostheimer, Westheimer, Manheimer, Dahlheimer, Theimer, Mannheimer

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Where is the Jaxtheimer family from?

You can see how Jaxtheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaxtheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaxtheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Jaxtheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaxtheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jaxtheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaxtheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaxtheimer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Jaxtheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Jaxtheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaxtheimer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Jaxtheimer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Jaxtheimer. For the veterans among your Jaxtheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaxtheimer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Jaxtheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jaxtheimer in 1965 was 81, and 53 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaxtheimer 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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