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Joyer Family History

Joyer 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: Goyer, Boyer, Royer, Coyer, Moyer, Hoyer, Loyer, Noyer, Poyer, Oyer

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Where is the Joyer family from?

You can see how Joyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Joyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Joyer families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Joyer's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Joyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Joyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joyer. 100% of Joyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joyer 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Joyer. 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 282 military records available for the last name Joyer. For the veterans among your Joyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Joyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Joyer in 1962 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joyer 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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