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Jich Family History

Jich 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: Rich, Pich, Eich, Mich, Jach, Jicha, Wich, Jech, Lich, Zich

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Where is the Jich family from?

You can see how Jich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jich family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jich's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Jich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jich 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 44 census records available for the last name Jich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jich 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jich. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jich. For the veterans among your Jich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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