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Majas Family History

Majas 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: Maras, Matas, Manas, Malas, Magas, Maas, Mars, Major, Karas, Vadas

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Where is the Majas family from?

You can see how Majas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Majas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Majas families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Majas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Majas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Majas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majas 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Majas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Majas. For the veterans among your Majas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majas lifespan?

Average Majas life expectancy in 1987 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majas 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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