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Beecham Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Beauchamp reflecting the normal English pronunciation.

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


Similar surnames: Beacham, Burcham, Beachem, Beachum, Beech, Benham, Mecham, Beetham

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Where is the Beecham family from?

You can see how Beecham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beecham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beecham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Beecham families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Beecham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beecham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beecham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beecham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beecham. 60% of Beecham men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Beecham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beecham 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 Beecham. 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 Beecham. For the veterans among your Beecham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beecham lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Beecham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Beecham in 1952 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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