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Majorana Family History

Majorana 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: Maiorana, Maiorano, Martorana, Major, Morant, Moran, Maran, Majoros

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Where is the Majorana family from?

You can see how Majorana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majorana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Majorana families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Majorana's in USA. New York had the highest population of Majorana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majorana 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 Majorana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Majorana. 100% of Majorana men worked as a Bricklayer.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

What Majorana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Majorana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majorana 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Majorana. 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 72 military records available for the last name Majorana. For the veterans among your Majorana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majorana lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Majorana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Majorana in 1965 was 76, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majorana 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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