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Majeske Name Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Majewski .

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


Similar surnames: Majesky, Majeski, Manke, Jeska, Kaske, Marek, Jeske, Maaske, Malesky

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Where is the Majeske family from?

You can see how Majeske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majeske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Majeske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Majeske families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Majeske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Majeske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majeske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Majeske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and General Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majeske. 28% of Majeske men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 50% of Majeske women worked as a General Office Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Majeske were Machine Operator and Office Girl. .

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Office Work
    50%
  • Office Girl
    50%
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What Majeske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Majeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majeske 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Majeske. 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 167 military records available for the last name Majeske. For the veterans among your Majeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majeske lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Majeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Majeske in 1942 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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