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Majala Family History

Majala Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rajala, Maijala, Mahala, Karjala, Hakala, Ojala, Kujala, Matula

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Where is the Majala family from?

You can see how Majala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Majala family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Majala's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Majala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Majala ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Majala ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Majala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Majala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majala 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Majala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Majala. For the veterans among your Majala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majala lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Majala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Majala in 1974 was 90, and 90 in 1994.

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