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Jointer Family History

Jointer Surname Meaning

African American: probably an altered form of English Joyner with intrusive -t-.

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


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Where is the Jointer family from?

You can see how Jointer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jointer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jointer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Jointer families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jointer's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Jointer families in 1891.
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What did your Jointer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jointer. 53% of Jointer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jointer women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Porter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jointer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Jointer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jointer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Jointer. 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 111 military records available for the last name Jointer. For the veterans among your Jointer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jointer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jointer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jointer in 1958 was 44, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jointer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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