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Joyns Family History

Joyns 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: Johns, Jons, Joynt, Joens, Jorns, Joynes, John, Jonas, Coyne, Joyce

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Where is the Joyns family from?

You can see how Joyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joyns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Joyns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Joyns families living in Derbyshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Joyns's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Joyns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joyns 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 126 census records available for the last name Joyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joyns 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 Joyns. 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 Joyns. For the veterans among your Joyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joyns lifespan?

Average Joyns life expectancy in 1980 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joyns 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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