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Joynor Family History

Joynor 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: Joyner, Poynor, Gaynor, Honor, Poyner, Johner, Maynor, Joiner, Coyner

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Where is the Joynor family from?

You can see how Joynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joynor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Joynor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Joynor family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Joynor's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Joynor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joynor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joynor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joynor. 67% of Joynor men worked as a Farming. .

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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 1940

  • Farming
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Joynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joynor 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 Joynor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Joynor. For the veterans among your Joynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joynor lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Joynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Joynor in 1974 was 61, and 54 in 2004.

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