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Becham Family History

Becham Name 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: Beckham, Benham, Beecham, Beacham, Mecham, Becher, Derham, Bachar

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Where is the Becham family from?

You can see how Becham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Becham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Becham families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Becham's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Becham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becham 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 Becham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becham. 29% of Becham men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Becham women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Becham were Carpenter and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Becham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becham 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Becham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 257 military records available for the last name Becham. For the veterans among your Becham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Becham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Becham in 1964 was 37, and 62 in 2003.

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