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Majett Family History

Majett Surname Meaning

Variant of Majette a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Majett family from?

You can see how Majett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Majett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Majett families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Majett's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Majett families in 1880.
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What did your Majett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majett. 54% of Majett men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Majett women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Majett were Farm Laborer and Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Domestic
    29%

What Majett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Majett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majett 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Majett. 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 140 military records available for the last name Majett. For the veterans among your Majett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Majett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Majett in 1956 was 50, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majett 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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