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Joyson Family History

Joyson 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: Boyson, Jonson, Jayson, Jobson, Royston, Jason, Johnson, Posson

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Where is the Joyson family from?

You can see how Joyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Joyson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Joyson families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Joyson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Joyson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joyson 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 Joyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joyson. 100% of Joyson men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Joyson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Joyson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Joyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joyson 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Joyson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Joyson. For the veterans among your Joyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joyson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1985, in the United States, Joyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Joyson in 1961 was 59, and 94 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joyson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joyson 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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