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Beechum Family History

Beechum Surname Meaning

Variant of Beachum.

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


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Where is the Beechum family from?

You can see how Beechum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beechum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beechum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Beechum families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beechum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beechum families in 1891.
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What did your Beechum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beechum. 100% of Beechum men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Beechum women worked as a Maid.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Beechum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beechum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beechum 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Beechum. 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 198 military records available for the last name Beechum. For the veterans among your Beechum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beechum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Beechum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Beechum in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beechum 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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