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Jachem Family History

Jachem 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: Jachim, Jochem, Bacher, Rachel, Tache, Kachel, Jacek, Kacher, Bache

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Where is the Jachem family from?

You can see how Jachem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jachem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jachem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jachem families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Jachem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jachem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jachem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jachem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jachem. 60% of Jachem 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Jachem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Jachem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jachem 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Jachem. 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 36 military records available for the last name Jachem. For the veterans among your Jachem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jachem lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Jachem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jachem in 1981 was 86, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jachem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jachem 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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