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Joyca Family History

Joyca 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: Joyce, Joya, Boyce, Royce, Moya, Goya, Janca, Joy, Toca, Noya

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Where is the Joyca family from?

You can see how Joyca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joyca family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Joyca families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Joyca's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Joyca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joyca 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 51 census records available for the last name Joyca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joyca 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Joyca. 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 3 military records available for the last name Joyca. For the veterans among your Joyca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joyca lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joyca 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joyca

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