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Poyd Family History

Poyd 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: Pond, Boyd, Podd, Loyd, Noyd, Pong, Lord, Bond, Hood, Bold

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Where is the Poyd family from?

You can see how Poyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poyd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poyd family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Poyd's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Poyd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poyd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Poyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyd 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Poyd. 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 10 military records available for the last name Poyd. For the veterans among your Poyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyd lifespan?

Average Poyd life expectancy in 2003 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyd 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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