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Javits Family History

Javits 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: Javins, Avis, Javier, Jarvis, Lavis, Mavity, Gavitt, Janis, Ravitz

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Where is the Javits family from?

You can see how Javits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Javits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Javits family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Javits's in USA. New York had the highest population of Javits families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Javits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Javits 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Javits. 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 13 military records available for the last name Javits. For the veterans among your Javits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Javits lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Javits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Javits in 1970 was 64, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Javits 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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