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Javies Family History

Javies 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: Javier, Javins, Davies, James, Aviles, Naves, Avis, Jarvis, Aries

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Where is the Javies family from?

You can see how Javies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Javies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Javies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Javies family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Javies's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Javies families in 1891.
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What did your Javies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Javies. 100% of Javies men worked as a Civil Engineer and 67% of Javies women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Civil Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    34%

What Javies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Javies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Javies 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Javies. 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 7 military records available for the last name Javies. For the veterans among your Javies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Javies lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Javies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Javies in 1980 was 90, and 55 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Javies 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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