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Majeau Family History

Majeau Name 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: Majer, Mineau, Lareau, Maheu, Labeau, Mayeaux, Manseau, Majka, Gareau

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Where is the Majeau family from?

You can see how Majeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Majeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 109 Majeau families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Majeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Majeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Majeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Majeau. 54% of Majeau men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    54%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    12%
  • Instituteur
    8%
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What Majeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Majeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majeau 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Majeau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Majeau. For the veterans among your Majeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majeau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Majeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Majeau in 1966 was 72, and 86 in 2002.

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