This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Lloy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Lloy Family History

Lloy 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: Loy, Lloyd, Alloy, Cloy, Lyon, Low, Leo, Troy, Lilly, Leon

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Lloy family from?

You can see how Lloy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lloy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lloy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Lloy families living in Devon. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lloy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lloy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lloy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lloy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salesman (clothing) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lloy. 100% of Lloy men worked as a Salesman (clothing) and 100% of Lloy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Lloy | Data not to scale

*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

  • Salesman (clothing)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lloy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lloy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lloy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Lloy

Passenger Lists

There are 392 immigration records available for the last name Lloy. 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.

View all Lloy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 311 military records available for the last name Lloy. For the veterans among your Lloy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lloy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lloy family history

Discover More

What is the average Lloy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Lloy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lloy in 1955 was 50, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lloy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lloy 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lloy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial