Origins of the Joyce surname

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    In 1921, most Joyces lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Joyce

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    485th most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Joyce surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

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    What are the most common Joyce first names?

    John

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Joyces

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Joyces in 1921

    Dressmaker

    249

    Laundress

    201

    Domestic Servant

    198

    General Servant Domestic

    167

    Charwoman

    140

    Common male occupations for Joyces in 1921

    General Labourer

    439

    Agricultural Labourer

    408

    Farm Labourer

    194

    Coal Miner

    177

    Carpenter

    156

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