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Majs Family History

Majs 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: Mars, Maus, Mas, Maj, Mass, Mais, Maes, Mays, Maas, Mans

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Where is the Majs family from?

You can see how Majs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Majs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Majs family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Majs's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Majs families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Majs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majs 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Majs. 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 2 military records available for the last name Majs. For the veterans among your Majs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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