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Floydd Family History

Floydd 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: Floyd, Flood, Lloyd, Bloyd, Fludd, Loyd, Cloyd, Gloyd, Flower, Lord

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Where is the Floydd family from?

You can see how Floydd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floydd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Floydd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Floydd families living in Montgomeryshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Floydd's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Floydd families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Floydd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floydd 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Floydd. 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 24 military records available for the last name Floydd. For the veterans among your Floydd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floydd lifespan?

Average Floydd life expectancy in 1978 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floydd 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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