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Javins Family History

Javins Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Jevon with post-medieval excrescent -s a nickname of Norman origin from Middle English juven juvin jun ‘young junior’ (Old French juefne Anglo-Norman French joefne from Latin juvenis) used to distinguish between two bearers of the same personal name.

Compare Jeune. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Javins family from?

You can see how Javins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Javins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Javins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Javins families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Javins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Javins families in 1891.
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What did your Javins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Javins. 72% of Javins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Ladies Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Javins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Javins 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Javins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 571 military records available for the last name Javins. For the veterans among your Javins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Javins lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Javins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Javins in 1955 was 44, and 77 in 2003.

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