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Jachman Family History

Jachman 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: Jackman, Lachman, Bachman, Nachman, Zachman, Rahman, Backman, Packman

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Where is the Jachman family from?

You can see how Jachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jachman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jachman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jachman families living in Indiana. This was about 78% of all the recorded Jachman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Jachman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jachman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Jachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jachman 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Jachman. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jachman. For the veterans among your Jachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jachman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Jachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jachman in 1962 was 75, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jachman 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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