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Barcham Family History

Barcham Surname Meaning

see Bircham.

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


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Where is the Barcham family from?

You can see how Barcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barcham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Barcham families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Barcham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Barcham families in 1891.
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What did your Barcham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barcham. 43% of Barcham men worked as a Farm Labourer and 69% of Barcham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barcham were Lorry Driver and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    43%
  • Carpenter joiner
    29%
  • Lorry Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcham 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Barcham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 209 military records available for the last name Barcham. For the veterans among your Barcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Barcham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barcham in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

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