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Jys Family History

Jys Name 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: Rys, Nys, Ji, Yu, Kos, Yi, Rye, Ras, Jin, Lye

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Where is the Jys family from?

You can see how Jys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jys family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jys's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Jys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jys 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 Jys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sticker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jys. 100% of Jys women worked as a Sticker. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sticker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Jys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jys 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jys. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jys. For the veterans among your Jys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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