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Majorie Family History

Majorie 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: Marie, Major, Majoros, Lajoie, Madore, Morie, Mcrorie, Majure, Majors

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Where is the Majorie family from?

You can see how Majorie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majorie family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Majorie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Majorie families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Majorie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Majorie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majorie 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 Majorie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roofer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Majorie. 50% of Majorie men worked as a Roofer.

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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

  • Roofer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Majorie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Majorie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majorie 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Majorie. 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 28 military records available for the last name Majorie. For the veterans among your Majorie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majorie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Majorie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Majorie in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Majorie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majorie 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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