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Javorka Family History

Javorka 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: Javor, Javorsky, Jarka, Hovorka, Arora, Laporta, Jagoda, Navarra

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Where is the Javorka family from?

You can see how Javorka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Javorka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Javorka families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Javorka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Javorka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Javorka 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 Javorka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Javorka. 100% of Javorka men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Javorka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Javorka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Javorka 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Javorka. 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 46 military records available for the last name Javorka. For the veterans among your Javorka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Javorka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Javorka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Javorka in 1966 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Javorka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Javorka 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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