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Beecham Family History

Beecham Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Beauchamp reflecting the normal English pronunciation.

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


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Where is the Beecham family from?

You can see how Beecham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beecham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beecham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 199 Beecham families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Beecham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beecham families in 1891.
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What did your Beecham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beecham. 9% of Beecham men worked as a Bricklayer and 76% of Beecham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beecham were Colliery Hewer 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

  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Colliery Hewer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Beecham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beecham 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 Beecham. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beecham. For the veterans among your Beecham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beecham lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Beecham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Beecham in 1952 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beecham 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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