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Meachim Family History

Meachim Surname Meaning

see Meacham.

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


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Where is the Meachim family from?

You can see how Meachim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meachim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Meachim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meachim family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meachim's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Meachim families in 1891.
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What did your Meachim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meachim. 100% of Meachim women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Meachim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Meachim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meachim 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Meachim. 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 30 military records available for the last name Meachim. For the veterans among your Meachim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meachim lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Meachim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meachim in 1971 was 66, and 62 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meachim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meachim 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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