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Meecham Family History

Meecham Surname Meaning

see Meacham.

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


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Where is the Meecham family from?

You can see how Meecham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meecham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meecham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Meecham families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Meecham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meecham families in 1891.
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What did your Meecham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meecham. 50% of Meecham men worked as an Electrical Engineer and 75% of Meecham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meecham were Motor Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Electrical Engineer
    50%
  • Motor Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Meecham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meecham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meecham 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Meecham. 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 460 military records available for the last name Meecham. For the veterans among your Meecham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meecham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Meecham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meecham in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meecham 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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