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Xaver Family History

Xaver 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: Haver, Laver, Paver, Xavier, Baver, Caver, Gaver, Saver, Raver, Maver

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Where is the Xaver family from?

You can see how Xaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Xaver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Xaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Xaver families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Xaver's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Xaver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Xaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Xaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Xaver. 100% of Xaver men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Xaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Xaver 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Xaver. 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 176 military records available for the last name Xaver. For the veterans among your Xaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Xaver lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Xaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Xaver in 1967 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

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