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Joiner Family History

Joiner Surname Meaning

English: variant of Joyner. This surname is also common among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Joiner family from?

You can see how Joiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 118 Joiner families living in Kent. This was about 16% of all the recorded Joiner's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Joiner families in 1891.
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What did your Joiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joiner. 15% of Joiner men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Joiner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joiner were Farmworker and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Retired
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Farmworker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Joiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76,000 census records available for the last name Joiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joiner 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Joiner. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Joiner. For the veterans among your Joiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joiner lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Joiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Joiner in 1940 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joiner 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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