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Joyal Name Meaning

French: variant of Joyel a nickname from Old French joiel ‘joyous’. This surname is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Loyal, Roybal, Kobal, Jonas, Royals, Joynt, Joa, Boyar, Noya, Rohal

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Where is the Joyal family from?

You can see how Joyal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joyal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joyal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Joyal families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Joyal's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Joyal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joyal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joyal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joyal. 26% of Joyal men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Joyal women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joyal were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    26%
  • Weaver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Battery Hand
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Joyal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joyal 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Joyal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Joyal. For the veterans among your Joyal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joyal lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Joyal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Joyal in 1945 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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