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Majcher Family History

Majcher Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Majcher a vernacular form of Melchior (from Hebrew melech ‘king’ + or ‘light splendor’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Majcher family from?

You can see how Majcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majcher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Majcher families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Majcher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Majcher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majcher 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 Majcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majcher. 58% of Majcher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Majcher women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Majcher were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Assembler
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

What Majcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Majcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majcher 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 868 immigration records available for the last name Majcher. 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 429 military records available for the last name Majcher. For the veterans among your Majcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majcher lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Majcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Majcher in 1941 was 31, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Majcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majcher 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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