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Loyal Family History

Loyal Surname Meaning

French and English: nickname from Old French loial Middle English loyal ‘faithful honest’.

Indian (Maharashtra): Brahmin name of unexplained etymology found among the Konkanastha Brahmins of Maharashtra.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Loyal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loyal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loyal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Loyal families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Loyal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loyal families in 1891.
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What did your Loyal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loyal. 100% of Loyal 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
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 795 immigration records available for the last name Loyal. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Loyal. For the veterans among your Loyal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loyal lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Loyal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Loyal in 1949 was 39, and 65 in 2004.

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