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Maj Family History

Maj Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): surname adopted with reference to the month of May Polish maj (see May ). Compare May 9. Jewish (from Poland): Polish-influenced variant of May 8.

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


Similar surnames: May, Mao, Mak, Man, Ma, Cap, Max, Ban, Sas, Bar

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Where is the Maj family from?

You can see how Maj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maj family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maj families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Maj family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Maj's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Maj families in 1911.
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What did your Maj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assemble Parts were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maj. 84% of Maj men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maj women worked as an Assemble Parts. .

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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

  • Laborer
    84%
  • Weaver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assemble Parts
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maj 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maj. 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 189,000 military records available for the last name Maj. For the veterans among your Maj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maj lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Maj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Maj in 1959 was 63, and 54 in 2004.

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