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Majane Family History

Majane 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: Majano, Madan, Manne, Maran, Mahan, Malone, Yamane, Maline, Madani

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Where is the Majane family from?

You can see how Majane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Majane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Majane families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Majane's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Majane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majane 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 Majane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Majane. 100% of Majane women worked as a Packer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Majane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majane 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Majane. 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 34 military records available for the last name Majane. For the veterans among your Majane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majane lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Majane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Majane in 1957 was 62, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majane 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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