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Majtan Family History

Majtan 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: Martin, Manton, Madan, Mannan, Mangan, Marton, Magnan, Maran, Mahan

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Where is the Majtan family from?

You can see how Majtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majtan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Majtan families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Majtan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Majtan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majtan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Majtan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Majtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majtan 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Majtan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Majtan. For the veterans among your Majtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majtan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Majtan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Majtan in 1956 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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