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Joyds Family History

Joyds 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: Jonas, Joyce, Woods, Jones, Joy, Folds, Cords, Hoyos, Dodds, Johns

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Where is the Joyds family from?

You can see how Joyds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joyds family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Joyds family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Joyds's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Joyds families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Joyds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joyds 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Joyds. 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 Joyds. For the veterans among your Joyds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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