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Majar Family History

Majar 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: Major, Madar, Majer, Makar, Mazar, Najar, Magar, Mahar, Matar, Masar

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Where is the Majar family from?

You can see how Majar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Majar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Majar families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Majar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Majar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majar 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 Majar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cup Handler Heavy Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Majar. 100% of Majar women worked as a Cup Handler Heavy Worker.

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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

  • Cup Handler Heavy Worker
    100%

What Majar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Majar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majar 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Majar. 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 136 military records available for the last name Majar. For the veterans among your Majar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Majar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Majar in 1967 was 73, and 64 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Majar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majar 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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