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Meachum Name Meaning

English: variant of Meacham .

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


Similar surnames: Meachem, Meacham, Beachum, Mechem, Eachus, Mitchum, Mecum, Ketchum

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Where is the Meachum family from?

You can see how Meachum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meachum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meachum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Meachum family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meachum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meachum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meachum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meachum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meachum. 29% of Meachum men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Meachum women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meachum were Carpenter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meachum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meachum 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Meachum. 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 780 military records available for the last name Meachum. For the veterans among your Meachum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meachum lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Meachum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meachum in 1942 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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