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Hoyds Family History

Hoyds 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: Hoyos, Hoyes, Hayes, Hood, Hyde, Hoyle, Hoy, Hoad, Woods, Hold

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Where is the Hoyds family from?

You can see how Hoyds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoyds family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hoyds family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoyds's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hoyds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoyds 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 Hoyds ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stockman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Hoyds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoyds 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hoyds. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hoyds. For the veterans among your Hoyds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoyds

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