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Majers Family History

Majers 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: Majer, Mayers, Majerus, Magers, Maners, Maiers, Majors, Mars, Major

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Where is the Majers family from?

You can see how Majers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Majers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Majers families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Majers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Majers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majers 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 Majers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majers. 34% of Majers men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Majers women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Helper
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Majers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Majers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majers 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Majers. 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 95 military records available for the last name Majers. For the veterans among your Majers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Majers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Majers in 1969 was 83, and 55 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majers 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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