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Meachem Name Meaning

English: variant of Meacham .

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


Similar surnames: Meacham, Meachum, Mechem, Beachem, Mecham, Peacher, Machen, Merchen

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Where is the Meachem family from?

You can see how Meachem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meachem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meachem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Meachem families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meachem's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meachem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meachem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meachem ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meachem. 72% of Meachem men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Meachem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meachem 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Meachem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 902 military records available for the last name Meachem. For the veterans among your Meachem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meachem lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Meachem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meachem in 1948 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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