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Origins of the Mayjor surname

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About the Mayjors

We have a total number of 163 records for people with the last name Mayjor.

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Where do most Mayjors live?

In 1921, most Mayjors lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Mayjors

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 131 records for the Mayjor surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Mayjors most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mayjors.

What are the most common Mayjor first names?

  • Thos
  • Thomas
  • Grace
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Mayjors

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mayjors in 1921
House Keeper

2

Drapers Ass

1

French Cleaners Finisher

1

General Servant Domestic

1

House Servant

1

Common Male occupations for Mayjors in 1921
Farm Servant

2

Ordinary Seaman

2

Apprentice Woolen Draper

1

Baker & Shop Keeper

1

Baker And Grocer

1

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