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Jachimiak Family History

Jachimiak 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: Jackowiak, Wachowiak, Jachim, Zacharias, Jackman, Lachman, Nahmias

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Where is the Jachimiak family from?

You can see how Jachimiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jachimiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jachimiak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Jachimiak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jachimiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jachimiak 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 Jachimiak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Press Leeder
    25%

What Jachimiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Jachimiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jachimiak 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Jachimiak. 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 140 military records available for the last name Jachimiak. For the veterans among your Jachimiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jachimiak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Jachimiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jachimiak in 1958 was 39, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jachimiak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jachimiak 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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