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Joinlay Family History

Joinlay 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: Finlay, Jonas, Conway, Monday, Jokela, Townley, Onley, Quinlan

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Where is the Joinlay family from?

You can see how Joinlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joinlay family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Joinlay family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Joinlay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Joinlay families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Joinlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joinlay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Joinlay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Joinlay. For the veterans among your Joinlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joinlay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joinlay 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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