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Joyeux Family History

Joyeux 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: Mayeux, Joye, Joshua, Jobe, Joseph, Molyneux, Joyce, Boye, Toye

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Where is the Joyeux family from?

You can see how Joyeux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joyeux family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Joyeux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Joyeux family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joyeux's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Joyeux families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Joyeux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joyeux 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Joyeux. 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 9 military records available for the last name Joyeux. For the veterans among your Joyeux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joyeux lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Joyeux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Joyeux in 1967 was 98, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joyeux 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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