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Majander Family History

Majander Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mander, Melander, Molander, Mailander, Maunder, Mandel, Lavender

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Where is the Majander family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Majander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majander 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Majander. 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 7 military records available for the last name Majander. For the veterans among your Majander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majander lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1970, in the United States, Majander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Majander in 1965 was 87, and 85 in 1970.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majander 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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