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The distinguished surname Joynt was first brought to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Old French "engigneor" or "enginior," meaning "engineer, maker of military machines." During the 12th century, the term "ingeniator" was used to refer to men who worked as both master-mason and architect. 1

The Joyner variant is "an occupative term came into use somewhat later than carpenter." 2 Waldinus Ingeniator (the engineer) occurs in the Domesday Book of Lincolnshire, as a tenant in chief. 3

Early Origins of the Joynt family

The surname Joynt was first found in Yorkshire during the 12th century. The first recorded bearer of the name was Ailnoth Ingeniator, a military architect who served as surveyor of royal buildings in 1157. He supervised building operations at Windsor between 1166 and 1173, repaired Westminster Abbey after a fire, and headed the destruction of Framlingham and Walton Castles. 4

Other early bearers of the name include Richard Lenginnur, recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire between 1191 and 1197, and William Enginur, who was living in Suffolk in 1202. The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list Hugh le Ginnur in Oxfordshire and William le Engynur in Suffolk. 2 William Joynier was Lord Mayor of London in 1239.

Records in Scotland are very scarce, but here the name is a "variant of Jenner, influenced by the occupative name 'joiner.' Alexander Joyner in Aberdeen, 1798. As far as the Jenner variant is concerned, the first on record here was Anneys la Gynnere del counte de Berewyk who rendered homage to King Edward I of England in 1296. "In 1392 there is reference to the tenement of Alan Gynowr in Edinburgh, Patrik Genour held lands in Inverness in 1452, umquhile Thomas Genor is referred to in 1492, Donald Jenor, 'legislator,' is mentioned in 1499, William Genour was tenant of the Casteltoun, Ardmanoch in 1504." 5

Early History of the Joynt family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Joynt research. Another 175 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1296, 1452, 1564, 1622, 1631, 1637, 1656, 1662, 1668, 1676, 1678, 1687, 1691, 1706, 1707 and 1750 are included under the topic Early Joynt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Joynt Spelling Variations

Although the name, Joynt, appeared in many references, from time to time, the surname was shown with the spellings Jenner, Joyner, Joiner, Junor, Junior, Genner, Ginner, Genower and many more.

Early Notables of the Joynt family

Notable amongst the family name during their early history was David Jenner (died 1691), an English clergyman and controversialist, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. "Afterwards he became a fellow of Sidney Sussex College, and took the degree of M.A. by royal mandate in 1662, and that of B.D., also by royal mandate, in 1668. He was installed in the prebend of Netherbury in the cathedral church of Salisbury 28 June 1676, and was instituted on 15 Oct. 1678 to the rectory of Great Warley, Essex, which he resigned in or about October 1687. He was likewise chaplain to the king. He...
Another 137 words (10 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Joynt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

United States Joynt migration to the United States +

Gradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of cholera, typhoid, dysentery or small pox. In North America, some of the first immigrants who could be considered kinsmen of the Joynt family name Joynt, or who bore a variation of the surname were

Joynt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Thomas P. Joynt, aged 45, who landed in America, in 1894
Joynt Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Mary Joynt, aged 17, who landed in America from Ballycastle, in 1902
  • William Joynt, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Liverpool, in 1903
  • Charles A. Joynt, aged 44, who settled in America from Cork, in 1903
  • Charles A. Joynt, aged 49, who landed in America from Belfast, in 1905
  • Lily Joynt, who landed in America, in 1906
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Canada Joynt migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Joynt Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Christopher Joynt, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1841
  • Miss. Mary Joynt, aged 1 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Lady Milton" departing 5th May 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 26th June 1847 but she died on board 6
  • John and his wife Johanna Joynt, who emigrated from Limerick, Ireland to Quebec City, Canada in 1850
  • Robert Joynt (1817-1894), who emigrated from County Mayo, Ireland to Lambton, Ontario, Canada c. in 1870s
Joynt Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • John Joynt, aged 51, who immigrated to Lucknow, Canada, in 1908

Australia Joynt migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Joynt Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Catherine Joynt, aged 19, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Aliquis"
  • Mary Joynt, aged 25, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Aliquis"

New Zealand Joynt migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Joynt Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Isabella Joynt, aged 23, a dressmaker, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rangitikei" in 1884
  • Sarah Joynt, aged 21, a dressmaker, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rangitikei" in 1884

Contemporary Notables of the name Joynt (post 1700) +

  • Paul Joynt (1954-2001), American actor, known for his roles in One Life to Live (1968) and Torch Song Trilogy (1988)
  • R. J. Joynt, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Iowa convention to ratify 21st amendment from Plymouth County, 1933; Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1948 7
  • John W. Joynt (b. 1899), American Democratic Party politician, Circuit Judge in Missouri 8th Circuit, 1935-40; Member of Missouri State Senate 2nd District, 1955-66; Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1956 7
  • Chris Joynt (b. 1971), English rugby league player
  • Robert L. Joynt (1845-1898), Canadian merchant and Conservative politician in Ontario who represented Grenville in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1904
  • Rachel Joynt (b. 1966), Irish sculptor from County Kerry
  • William Donovan Joynt VC (1887-1986), Australian Army lieutenant, recipient of the Victoria Cross, for deeds during the First World War
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