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Joisce Family History

Joisce Surname Meaning

see Joyce.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Joisce family from?

You can see how Joisce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joisce family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Joisce families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Joisce's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Joisce families in 1891.
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What did your Joisce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joisce. 100% of Joisce women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Joisce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joisce 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Joisce. 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 89 military records available for the last name Joisce. For the veterans among your Joisce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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