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Stoyd Family History

Stoyd 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: Stoy, Stone, Stowe, Stock, Stoop, Stork, Toye, Stout, Sword, Stead

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Where is the Stoyd family from?

You can see how Stoyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stoyd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stoyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Stoyd families living in Durham. This was about 46% of all the recorded Stoyd's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Stoyd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stoyd 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 129 census records available for the last name Stoyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stoyd 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Stoyd. 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 13 military records available for the last name Stoyd. For the veterans among your Stoyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stoyd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stoyd 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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