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Joachim Name Meaning

French Haitian German English and Jewish: from the personal name Joachim Hebrew Yoyakim ‘God has granted (a son)’ which occurs in the Bible (Nehemiah 110) and was also borne according to medieval legend by the father of the Virgin Mary. See also Yoakum compare Jachim Jochem Jochim Jochum .

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


Similar surnames: Jochim, Roach, Jachim, Coach, Ouchi, Jach, Joanis, Joaquim, Jacko

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Where is the Joachim family from?

You can see how Joachim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joachim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Joachim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Joachim families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Joachim's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Joachim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joachim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joachim ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Joachim. 100% of Joachim men worked as a Trapper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Trapper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Joachim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joachim 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Joachim. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Joachim. For the veterans among your Joachim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joachim lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Joachim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Joachim in 1958 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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