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Floyde Family History

Floyde Surname Meaning

see Floyd.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Floyde family from?

You can see how Floyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floyde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Floyde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Floyde families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Floyde's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Floyde families in 1891.
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What did your Floyde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Floyde. 92% of Floyde 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Floyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floyde 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Floyde. 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 139 military records available for the last name Floyde. For the veterans among your Floyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floyde lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Floyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Floyde in 1966 was 72, and 56 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floyde 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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