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Maciej Family History

Maciej Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Maciej from Latin Matthaeus (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Maciej family from?

You can see how Maciej families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maciej family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maciej families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Maciej families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Maciej's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Maciej families in 1911.
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What did your Maciej ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maciej. 54% of Maciej men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    47%

What Maciej family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Maciej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maciej 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Maciej. 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 82 military records available for the last name Maciej. For the veterans among your Maciej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maciej lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Maciej life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Maciej in 1958 was 42, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maciej

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maciej 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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