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Javitz Family History

Javitz 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: Ravitz, Zavitz, Savitz, Javier, Kanitz, Mavity, Apitz, Abitz, Zaitz

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Where is the Javitz family from?

You can see how Javitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Javitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Javitz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Javitz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Javitz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Javitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Javitz 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 Javitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Javitz. 34% of Javitz men worked as a Peddler and 100% of Javitz women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Peddler
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
  • Lawyer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Javitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Javitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Javitz 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Javitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Javitz. For the veterans among your Javitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Javitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Javitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Javitz in 1965 was 60, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Javitz 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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