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Majumdar Family History

Majumdar Name Meaning

Indian (Assam and West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: from an official title in Hindi/Urdu meaning ‘record keeper archivist’ from Arabic majmūʿa ‘collection’ + the Persian suffix -dār ‘possessor’.

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


Similar surnames: Kamdar, Mandal, Kumar, Mander, Baumer, Asmar, Hamdan, Ajemian, Gajda

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Where is the Majumdar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majumdar 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 Majumdar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Majumdar. 100% of Majumdar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Majumdar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majumdar 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Majumdar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Majumdar. For the veterans among your Majumdar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majumdar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Majumdar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Majumdar in 1973 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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