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Jockisch Family History

Jockisch Surname Meaning

German: from an East Central German Slavic-influenced (see 2 below) pet form of the personal name Jakob.

Germanized form of Sorbian Jokiš or Polish Jokisz: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Jakub (see Jacob).

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


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Where is the Jockisch family from?

You can see how Jockisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jockisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jockisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Jockisch families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jockisch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jockisch families in 1880.
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What did your Jockisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jockisch. 46% of Jockisch men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Jockisch women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jockisch were Cabinet Maker and Housewife.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Cabinet Maker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Farm Wife
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Jockisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Jockisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jockisch 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Jockisch. 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 226 military records available for the last name Jockisch. For the veterans among your Jockisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jockisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jockisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jockisch in 1963 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jockisch 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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