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Meecham Family History

Meecham Name Meaning

see Meacham .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Beecham, Meacham, Mecham, Meehan, Needham, Beetham, Ketcham, Mepham

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Where is the Meecham family from?

You can see how Meecham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meecham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meecham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 8 Meecham families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Meecham's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meecham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meecham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meecham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Director Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meecham. 34% of Meecham men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Meecham women worked as a Director Assistant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meecham were Building Constructor and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Building Constructor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Director Assistant
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meecham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meecham 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Meecham. 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 460 military records available for the last name Meecham. For the veterans among your Meecham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meecham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Meecham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meecham in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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