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Jhaveri Family History

Jhaveri Name Meaning

Indian (Gujarat and Mumbai): Vania and Parsi occupational name meaning ‘jeweler appraiser of precious stones’ in Gujarati from Arabic jawharī.

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


Similar surnames: Khatri, Taheri, Hayer, Shaver, Chavera, Haver, Haber, Chayer, Huver

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Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Jhaveri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jhaveri in 1985 was 37, and 44 in 2004.

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