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Loyd Family History

Loyd Surname Meaning

Altered form of Welsh Lloyd.

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


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Where is the Loyd family from?

You can see how Loyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loyd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loyd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 133 Loyd families living in Lancashire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Loyd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Loyd families in 1891.
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What did your Loyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loyd. 43% of Loyd men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Loyd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loyd were Colliery Hewer and House Keeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Railway Clerk
    29%
  • Colliery Hewer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • House Keeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 119,000 census records available for the last name Loyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loyd 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Loyd. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Loyd. For the veterans among your Loyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loyd lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Loyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Loyd in 1943 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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