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Joyle Family History

Joyle 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: Hoyle, Joyce, Foyle, Doyle, Boyle, Royle, Moyle, Coyle, Joye, Koyle

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Where is the Joyle family from?

You can see how Joyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joyle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Joyle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Joyle family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Joyle's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Joyle families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joyle 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 Joyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joyle. 100% of Joyle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Joyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joyle 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Joyle. 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 27 military records available for the last name Joyle. For the veterans among your Joyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joyle lifespan?

Average Joyle life expectancy in 1983 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joyle 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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