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Majernik Family History

Majernik Surname Meaning

Slovak (Majerník): from majerník an agent derivative of majer (see Majer) denoting a person living and working on a manor farm estate (compare Majer).

It is also found in Czechia.

Compare also Mayernik.

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


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Where is the Majernik family from?

You can see how Majernik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majernik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Majernik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Majernik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Majernik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majernik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Majernik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Majernik. 39% of Majernik men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Hooker
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Majernik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Majernik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majernik 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Majernik. 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 121 military records available for the last name Majernik. For the veterans among your Majernik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majernik lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Majernik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Majernik in 1951 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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