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Beachem Family History

Beachem Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Gloucestershire): variant of Beauchamp.

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


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Where is the Beachem family from?

You can see how Beachem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beachem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beachem families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Beachem families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Beachem's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beachem families in 1911.
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What did your Beachem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beachem. 25% of Beachem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beachem women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Beachem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beachem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beachem 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Beachem. 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 400 military records available for the last name Beachem. For the veterans among your Beachem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beachem lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Beachem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beachem in 1950 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beachem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beachem 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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