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Javens Name Meaning

English (Suffolk and London): of Norman origin a variant of Javins .

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


Similar surnames: Havens, Javins, Slavens, Lavers, Evens, Aves, Haven, Bivens, Ravens

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Where is the Javens family from?

You can see how Javens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Javens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Javens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Javens families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Javens's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Javens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Javens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Javens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Javens. 100% of Javens 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Javens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Javens 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Javens. 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 366 military records available for the last name Javens. For the veterans among your Javens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Javens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Javens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Javens in 1963 was 73, and 48 in 2004.

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