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Mecham Family History

Mecham Name Meaning

English: variant of Meacham .

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


Similar surnames: Mechem, Meacham, Mepham, Milham, Derham, Beacham, Esham, Beecham

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Where is the Mecham family from?

You can see how Mecham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mecham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Mecham families living in Manitoba. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mecham's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mecham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mecham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mecham. 24% of Mecham men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Mecham women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mecham were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Secretary
    7%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Mecham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mecham. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mecham. For the veterans among your Mecham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecham lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mecham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mecham in 1956 was 25, and 80 in 2004.

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