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Jachmann Family History

Jachmann 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: Lachmann, Bachmann, Zachmann, Jackman, Lachman, Sackmann, Buchmann

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Where is the Jachmann family from?

You can see how Jachmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jachmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jachmann families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jachmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jachmann families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Jachmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jachmann 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Jachmann. 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 657 military records available for the last name Jachmann. For the veterans among your Jachmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jachmann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jachmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jachmann in 1968 was 89, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jachmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jachmann 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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