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Majestic Family History

Majestic Surname Meaning

Americanized form apparently influenced by the English vocabulary word majestic of Croatian Majetić (see Majetic) and also of some other surnames beginning with Maje- or even only Ma-.

Namely Polish Majewski and Croatian Matičić (see Maticic).

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


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Where is the Majestic family from?

You can see how Majestic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majestic family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Majestic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Majestic families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Majestic's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Majestic families in 1891.
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What did your Majestic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majestic. 43% of Majestic men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Majestic women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Majestic were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    43%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Switchman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Majestic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Majestic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majestic 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Majestic. 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 204 military records available for the last name Majestic. For the veterans among your Majestic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majestic lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Majestic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Majestic in 1949 was 37, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majestic 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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