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Majority Family History

Majority 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: Major, Majoros, Moritz, Maiorino, Mavity, Mcgarity, Morita, Marty

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Where is the Majority family from?

You can see how Majority families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majority family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Majority family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Majority's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Majority families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majority surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Majority ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stone Mason
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Majority. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majority 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Majority. 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 26 military records available for the last name Majority. For the veterans among your Majority ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majority lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Majority life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Majority in 1970 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majority 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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