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Origins of the Xavier surname

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About the Xaviers

We have a total number of 382 records for people with the last name Xavier.

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Where do most Xaviers live?

In 1921, most Xaviers lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Xaviers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 31 records for the Xavier surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Xaviers most likely to marry?

Da Conceicaos

&

de Jesuses

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What are the most common Xavier first names?

  • Francisco
  • Jose
  • Maria
  • Anna

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Common jobs for Xaviers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Xaviers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

1

Domestic Serv General

1

General Servant (Domestic)

1

Head Teacher Elementary School

1

Lodging House Keeper

1

Common Male occupations for Xaviers in 1921
Cattleman

4

Able Seaman

2

Farm Hands

2

Master

2

Ordinary Seaman

2

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