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Majeska Family History

Majeska 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: Majesky, Majeske, Majeski, Majewski, Maruska, Maleski, Majka, Mikeska

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Where is the Majeska family from?

You can see how Majeska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majeska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Majeska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Majeska families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Majeska's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Majeska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majeska 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 Majeska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majeska. 100% of Majeska men worked as a New Worker and 60% of Majeska women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Majeska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Majeska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majeska 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Majeska. 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 165 military records available for the last name Majeska. For the veterans among your Majeska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majeska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Majeska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Majeska in 1964 was 67, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majeska 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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