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Joyette Family History

Joyette 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: Boyette, Goyette, Lorette, Jette, Payette, Godette, Monette, Myette

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Where is the Joyette family from?

You can see how Joyette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joyette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Joyette families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Joyette family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Joyette's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Joyette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joyette 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 99 census records available for the last name Joyette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joyette 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Joyette. 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 5 military records available for the last name Joyette. For the veterans among your Joyette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joyette lifespan?

Average Joyette life expectancy in 1997 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joyette 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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