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Majek Family History

Majek 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: Hajek, Malek, Macek, Majer, Masek, Marek, Bajek, Mark, Major, Malik

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Where is the Majek family from?

You can see how Majek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Majek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Majek families living in Nebraska. This was about 15% of all the recorded Majek's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Majek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Majek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Majek. 75% of Majek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Painter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Majek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majek 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Majek. 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 81 military records available for the last name Majek. For the veterans among your Majek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Majek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Majek in 1968 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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