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Mencham Family History

Mencham 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: Meacham, Mecham, Mancha, Bentham, Denham, Fincham, Ketcham, Mencher

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Where is the Mencham family from?

You can see how Mencham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mencham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Mencham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mencham family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mencham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mencham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Mencham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mencham 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mencham. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mencham. For the veterans among your Mencham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mencham lifespan?

Average Mencham life expectancy in 1985 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mencham 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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