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Poyda Family History

Poyda 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: Boyda, Boda, Posa, Oda, Toda, Pola, Goda, Korda, Prada, Roda

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Where is the Poyda family from?

You can see how Poyda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poyda family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poyda's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Poyda families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Poyda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyda 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Poyda. 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 165 military records available for the last name Poyda. For the veterans among your Poyda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyda lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Poyda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Poyda in 1977 was 91, and 73 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyda 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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