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Maharaj Family History

Maharaj Name Meaning

Indian (north central India): from Sanskrit mahārāja literally ‘great king’ which came to be used as a title denoting an accomplished practitioner (a master) of a particular skill or craft (for example cooking singing drumming or dancing) or a religious guru.

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


Similar surnames: Mahajan, Maraj, Madera, Maran, Camara, Magarian, Madaras, Mihara

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Where is the Maharaj family from?

You can see how Maharaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maharaj family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maharaj families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Maharaj family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Maharaj's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Maharaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maharaj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maharaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maharaj. 100% of Maharaj men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Maharaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maharaj 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Maharaj. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Maharaj. For the veterans among your Maharaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maharaj lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Maharaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maharaj in 1975 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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