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Majure Family History

Majure Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Major.

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


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Where is the Majure family from?

You can see how Majure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majure family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Majure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Majure families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Majure's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Majure families in 1880.
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What did your Majure ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Majure. 78% of Majure men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Electrician
    23%

What Majure family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Majure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majure 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Majure. 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 334 military records available for the last name Majure. For the veterans among your Majure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majure lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Majure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Majure in 1955 was 55, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majure 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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