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Javurek Family History

Javurek Name 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: Vavrek, Jakubek, Jurek, Mazurek, Turek, Maurer, Jacek, Javor, Javier

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Where is the Javurek family from?

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

What did your Javurek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Javurek. 46% of Javurek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Instrument Maker
    19%
  • Assembler
    19%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Javurek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Javurek 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Javurek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Javurek. For the veterans among your Javurek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Javurek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Javurek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Javurek in 1963 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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