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Jachym Family History

Jachym 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, Joachim, Jach, Jacky, Jochim, Jochem, Jochum, Jacob, Bach

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Where is the Jachym family from?

You can see how Jachym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jachym family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jachym families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Jachym's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jachym families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jachym 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 Jachym ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jachym. 47% of Jachym 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
    47%
  • Embosser
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Feeder
    16%

What Jachym family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Jachym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jachym 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Jachym. 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 199 military records available for the last name Jachym. For the veterans among your Jachym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jachym lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jachym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jachym in 1963 was 78, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jachym

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jachym 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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