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Majors Family History

Majors Surname Meaning

English: variant of Major with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Majors family from?

You can see how Majors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majors family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Majors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Majors families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Majors's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Majors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majors 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 Majors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majors. 22% of Majors men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Majors women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Majors were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%

What Majors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Majors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majors 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 973 immigration records available for the last name Majors. 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 55,000 military records available for the last name Majors. For the veterans among your Majors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majors lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Majors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Majors in 1942 was 59, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majors 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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