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Jech Family History

Jech Surname Meaning

Czech and Sorbian: from a pet form of the personal name Jan ‘John’ and also of various other names beginning with Ja- or Je-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jech family from?

You can see how Jech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jech family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jech family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jech's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jech families in 1911.
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What did your Jech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jech. 43% of Jech men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jech women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Jech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Jech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jech 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Jech. 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 261 military records available for the last name Jech. For the veterans among your Jech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jech lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jech in 1957 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jech 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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