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Beachum Family History

Beachum Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Beauchamp.

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


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Where is the Beachum family from?

You can see how Beachum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beachum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beachum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Beachum families living in Georgia. This was about 23% of all the recorded Beachum's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Beachum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beachum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beachum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beachum. 33% of Beachum men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Beachum women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beachum were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Maid
    43%

What Beachum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beachum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beachum 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 Beachum. 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 657 military records available for the last name Beachum. For the veterans among your Beachum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beachum lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Beachum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Beachum in 1951 was 34, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beachum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beachum 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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