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Mechem Family History

Mechem Surname Meaning

English: variant of Meacham.

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


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Where is the Mechem family from?

You can see how Mechem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mechem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mechem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Mechem families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mechem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mechem families in 1891.
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What did your Mechem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mechem. 100% of Mechem 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 Mechem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mechem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mechem 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Mechem. 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 439 military records available for the last name Mechem. For the veterans among your Mechem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mechem lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mechem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mechem in 1965 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mechem 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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