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Majes Family History

Majes 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: Mares, Mates, Majer, Manes, Mapes, Maves, Maes, Mages, Mades, Mayes

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Where is the Majes family from?

You can see how Majes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majes family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Majes families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Majes family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Majes's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Majes families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Majes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majes 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Majes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Majes. For the veterans among your Majes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majes lifespan?

Average Majes life expectancy in 2001 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majes 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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