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Majerus Name Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Majer .

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


Similar surnames: Majer, Markus, Mayers, Majoros, Mauer, Mager, Mathus, Matern, Maves

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Where is the Majerus family from?

You can see how Majerus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majerus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Majerus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Majerus families living in Iowa. This was about 26% of all the recorded Majerus's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Majerus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majerus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Majerus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Majerus. 33% of Majerus men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Majerus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Majerus were Mechanic and Farm Wife. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • House Work
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Farm Wife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Majerus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majerus 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Majerus. 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 619 military records available for the last name Majerus. For the veterans among your Majerus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majerus lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Majerus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Majerus in 1950 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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