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Joves Family History

Joves 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: Jones, Jovel, Joles, Jobes, Jonas, Moses, Over, James, Rover, Love

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Where is the Joves family from?

You can see how Joves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Joves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Joves family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joves's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Joves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Joves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joves. 58% of Joves men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Joves women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joves were Manager and Housekeeping.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Housekeeping
    20%

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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Joves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joves 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Joves. 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 46 military records available for the last name Joves. For the veterans among your Joves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joves lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Joves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Joves in 1978 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joves 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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