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Joir Family History

Joir 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: Moir, Ji, John, Jin, Nohr, Jobe, Job, Fair, Orr, Mir

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Where is the Joir family from?

You can see how Joir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joir family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Joir family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Joir's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Joir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joir 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Joir. 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 military records available for the last name Joir. For the veterans among your Joir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joir lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joir 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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