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Mceachem Family History

Mceachem Surname 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: Mceachen, Meachem, Mceachern, Mceachin, Meacham, Beachem, Mechem

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Where is the Mceachem family from?

You can see how Mceachem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceachem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mceachem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mceachem family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mceachem's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mceachem families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mceachem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Mceachem ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mceachem. 43% of Mceachem men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Liveryman
    29%

What Mceachem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mceachem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceachem 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mceachem. 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 83 military records available for the last name Mceachem. For the veterans among your Mceachem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mceachem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Mceachem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mceachem in 1968 was 67, and 71 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mceachem 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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