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Majka Family History

Majka Surname Meaning

Polish:: nickname from a dialect variant of Mańka ‘left-hander’ (see Manka). metronymic from a pet form of Maria.

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


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Where is the Majka family from?

You can see how Majka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Majka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Majka families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Majka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Majka families in 1920.
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What did your Majka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majka. 26% of Majka men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Majka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Majka were Farmer and Assembler.

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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
    26%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Wrapper
    9%
  • Assembler
    7%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Majka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Majka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Majka in 1960 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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