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Joinner Family History

Joinner 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: Joiner, Jenner, Pinner, Pointer, Bonner, Fonner, Linner, Skinner

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Where is the Joinner family from?

You can see how Joinner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joinner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Joinner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Joinner families living in North Carolina. This was about 35% of all the recorded Joinner's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Joinner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joinner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joinner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joinner. 100% of Joinner men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Joinner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joinner 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 immigration records available for the last name Joinner. 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 military records available for the last name Joinner. For the veterans among your Joinner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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