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Joyant Family History

Joyant 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: Joynt, Morant, Conant, Wyant, Boyan, Moyano, Johann, Bryant, Joyal

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Where is the Joyant family from?

You can see how Joyant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joyant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joyant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Joyant families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Joyant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Joyant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joyant 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 77 census records available for the last name Joyant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joyant 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Joyant. 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 15 military records available for the last name Joyant. For the veterans among your Joyant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joyant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Joyant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Joyant in 1963 was 80, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joyant 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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