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Javert Family History

Javert Surname 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: Ravert, Davern, Haver, Lavery, Laver, Javor, Javier, Avery, Baert

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Where is the Javert family from?

You can see how Javert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Javert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Javert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Javert families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Javert's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Javert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Javert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Javert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Javert. 100% of Javert women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Javert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Javert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Javert 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Javert. 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 27 military records available for the last name Javert. For the veterans among your Javert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Javert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Javert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Javert in 1968 was 80, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Javert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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