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Majore Family History

Majore 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: Major, Madore, Majure, Majors, Moore, More, Mayor, Maire, Mare

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Where is the Majore family from?

You can see how Majore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majore family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Majore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 6 Majore families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Majore's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Majore families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majore 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 Majore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majore. 100% of Majore men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Majore women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Majore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Majore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majore 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Majore. 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 53 military records available for the last name Majore. For the veterans among your Majore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majore lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Majore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Majore in 1961 was 62, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Majore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majore 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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