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Majury Family History

Majury Surname Meaning

from McIndeor ‘son of the stranger’ or ‘pilgrim’ (Gaelic deoradh) omitting the definite article as in McJury.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Majury family from?

You can see how Majury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majury family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Majury families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Majury family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Majury's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Majury families in 1881.
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What did your Majury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Majury. 100% of Majury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Majury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majury 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Majury. 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 161 military records available for the last name Majury. For the veterans among your Majury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majury lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Majury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Majury in 1971 was 63, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majury 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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