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Floyt Family History

Floyt 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: Flott, Foyt, Floyd, Loy, Lott, Fort, Fleet, Flock, Slott, Flint

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Where is the Floyt family from?

You can see how Floyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floyt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Floyt family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Floyt's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Floyt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Floyt 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 Floyt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Floyt. 100% of Floyt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Floyt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Floyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floyt 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Floyt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Floyt. For the veterans among your Floyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floyt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Floyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Floyt in 1977 was 85, and 75 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Floyt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floyt 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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