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Hoyd Family History

Hoyd Surname 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: Hood, Hoy, Hoad, Hold, Hoye, Boyd, Howd, Heyd, Hoyt, Hord

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Where is the Hoyd family from?

You can see how Hoyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoyd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoyd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hoyd families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hoyd's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Hoyd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoyd 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 Hoyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoyd. 100% of Hoyd men worked as an Incapacitated and 62% of Hoyd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Household Duties
    12%
  • Unpaid Dtic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hoyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoyd 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Hoyd. 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 330 military records available for the last name Hoyd. For the veterans among your Hoyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoyd lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hoyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hoyd in 1955 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoyd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoyd ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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