History of your Surname
Get access to Javis family records.Start a free trial

Javis Family History

Javis 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: Avis, Jarvis, Lavis, Janis, Javins, Havis, Bavis, Davis, Tavis, Mavis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Javis family from?

You can see how Javis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Javis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Javis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Javis family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Javis's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Javis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Javis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Javis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Javis. 25% of Javis men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Javis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Javis were Waiter and Cook. .

View Census Data for Javis | Data not to scale

*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
    25%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waiter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Javis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Javis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Javis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Javis

Passenger Lists

There are 403 immigration records available for the last name Javis. 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.

View all Javis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 177 military records available for the last name Javis. For the veterans among your Javis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Javis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Javis family history

Discover More

What is the average Javis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Javis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Javis in 1960 was 51, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Javis

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Javis family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Javis last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial