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Javes Family History

Javes Surname Meaning

see Jeeves.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Javes family from?

You can see how Javes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Javes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Javes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Javes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Javes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Javes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Javes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Javes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Javes. 20% of Javes men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Javes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Javes were Florist and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Florist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Javes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Javes 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Javes. 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 151 military records available for the last name Javes. For the veterans among your Javes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Javes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Javes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Javes in 1966 was 64, and 76 in 2001.

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