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Majava Family History

Majava 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: Matava, Rajala, Malara, Maijala, Madara, Majano, Malave, Magana

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Where is the Majava family from?

You can see how Majava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majava family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Majava families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Majava family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Majava's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Majava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majava 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 Majava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Majava. 100% of Majava 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
    100%

What Majava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Majava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majava 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Majava. 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 15 military records available for the last name Majava. For the veterans among your Majava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majava lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Majava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Majava in 1959 was 44, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majava 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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