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Joyed Family History

Joyed 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: Joye, Jobe, Joyce, Boye, Toye, Goyer, Jones, Oyen, Boyer, Oye

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Where is the Joyed family from?

You can see how Joyed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joyed family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Joyed family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joyed's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Joyed families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joyed 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 31 census records available for the last name Joyed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joyed 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 Joyed. 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 1 military records available for the last name Joyed. For the veterans among your Joyed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joyed lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Joyed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Joyed in 1973 was 31, and 18 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joyed 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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