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Mecum Family History

Mecum Surname Meaning

English or Irish: perhaps an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Thom ‘son of Tom’.

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


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Where is the Mecum family from?

You can see how Mecum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mecum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mecum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mecum families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mecum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mecum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mecum 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 Mecum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mecum. 23% of Mecum men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Mecum women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mecum were New Worker 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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Mecum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mecum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mecum 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Mecum. 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 808 military records available for the last name Mecum. For the veterans among your Mecum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mecum lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mecum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mecum in 1951 was 69, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mecum 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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