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Journy Family History

Journy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Journey, Jury, Bourne, Noury, Gorny, Mourey, Bourns, Coury, Courcy

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Where is the Journy family from?

You can see how Journy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Journy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Journy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Journy families living in Mississippi. This was about 92% of all the recorded Journy's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Journy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Journy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Journy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Journy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Journy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Journy. For the veterans among your Journy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Journy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Journy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Journy in 1971 was 72, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Journy 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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