Origins of the Joyes surname

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    In 1921, most Joyeses lived in south-east

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    John

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    Common jobs for Joyeses

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    Commmon female occupations for Joyeses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    12

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Dress Maker

    7

    General Servant Domestic

    6

    House Servant

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Joyeses in 1921

    Tailor

    15

    Agricultural Labourer

    12

    Farmer

    10

    Yeoman

    8

    Shoe Maker

    6

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