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Shoy Family History

Shoy 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: Hoy, Shor, Shoe, Shy, Sooy, Shon, Show, Choy, Stoy, Shey

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Where is the Shoy family from?

You can see how Shoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shoy families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shoy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shoy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoy 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 Shoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoy. 39% of Shoy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shoy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoy were Fireman and Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Fireman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Shoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Shoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoy 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Shoy. 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 91 military records available for the last name Shoy. For the veterans among your Shoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Shoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Shoy in 1955 was 100, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoy 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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