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Joven Family History

Joven Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from joven ‘young’ (from Latin juvenis) used to distinguish a son from his father.

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


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Where is the Joven family from?

You can see how Joven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joven family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joven families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Joven families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joven's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Joven families in 1871.
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What did your Joven ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Joven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joven 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Joven. 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 36 military records available for the last name Joven. For the veterans among your Joven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joven lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Joven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Joven in 1959 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joven 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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