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Mcham Family History

Mcham Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Tham a patronymic from a Gaelic pet form of the personal name Thomas.

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


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Where is the Mcham family from?

You can see how Mcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mcham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mcham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcham families in 1891.
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What did your Mcham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcham. 36% of Mcham men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcham women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcham were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Mcham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcham 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Mcham. 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 313 military records available for the last name Mcham. For the veterans among your Mcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcham lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mcham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcham in 1959 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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