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Majan Family History

Majan 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: Madan, Maran, Mahan, Rajan, Malan, Majano, Magan, Mohan, Main, Mann

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Where is the Majan family from?

You can see how Majan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Majan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Majan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Majan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Majan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majan 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 Majan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majan. 100% of Majan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Majan women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Majan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Majan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majan 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Majan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Majan. For the veterans among your Majan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Majan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Majan in 1973 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majan 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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