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Majoy Family History

Majoy 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, Maloy, May, Mao, Moy, Mayor, Malon, Mato, Makos, Malo

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Where is the Majoy family from?

You can see how Majoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Majoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Majoy family living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Majoy's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Majoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majoy 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 Majoy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Majoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majoy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Majoy. 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 131 military records available for the last name Majoy. For the veterans among your Majoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majoy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Majoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Majoy in 1977 was 68, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majoy 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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