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Beacham Family History

Beacham Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Beauchamp.

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


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Where is the Beacham family from?

You can see how Beacham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beacham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beacham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Beacham families living in Somerset. This was about 19% of all the recorded Beacham's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Beacham families in 1891.
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What did your Beacham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beacham. 9% of Beacham men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Beacham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beacham were Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Lorry Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter joiner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Beacham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beacham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beacham. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Beacham. For the veterans among your Beacham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beacham lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Beacham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Beacham in 1943 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beacham 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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