Origins of the Mechem surname
About the Mechems
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Interesting facts about Mechem
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Mechems most likely to marry?
What are the most common Mechem first names?
James
John
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Mechems
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mechems in 1921
Silk Weaver
3
Beatster
2
Tailoress
2
Boot Fitter
1
Charwoman
1
Common male occupations for Mechems in 1921
Labourer On Farm
4
Farm Labourer
3
Brick Maker
2
Brickmaker
2
Carman
2
