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Joys Family History

Joys Surname Meaning

see Joyes.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Joys family from?

You can see how Joys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Joys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Joys families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Joys's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Joys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joys 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 Joys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joys. 71% of Joys 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
    71%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • (cutter) Chemists Sund
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joys 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Joys. 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 348 military records available for the last name Joys. For the veterans among your Joys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joys lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Joys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Joys in 1948 was 46, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joys 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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