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Majewski Family History

Majewski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Majewo.

Jewish (from Poland): surname adopted with reference to the month of May.

Polish maj assimilated to the Polish surname (see May).

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


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Where is the Majewski family from?

You can see how Majewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majewski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Majewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Majewski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Majewski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Majewski families in 1891.
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What did your Majewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majewski. 22% of Majewski men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Majewski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Majewski were New Worker and 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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    10%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Majewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majewski 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Majewski. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Majewski. For the veterans among your Majewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majewski lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Majewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Majewski in 1948 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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