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Xavier Family History

Xavier Name Meaning

Portuguese and Catalan: from the personal name Xavier, Portuguese and Catalan forms of Basque Xabier (see Javier).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Javier, Saver, Lavier, Janvier, Davies, Xander, Laier, Davie, Manier

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Where is the Xavier family from?

You can see how Xavier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Xavier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Xavier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Xavier family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Xavier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Xavier families in 1891.
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What did your Xavier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Xavier. 20% of Xavier men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Xavier women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Xavier were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Basket Maker
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Xavier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Xavier 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Xavier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Xavier. For the veterans among your Xavier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Xavier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Xavier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Xavier in 1950 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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