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Woyd Family History

Woyd 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: Wold, Wood, Boyd, Word, Loyd, Noyd, Woy, Wolf, Lord, Bond

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Where is the Woyd family from?

You can see how Woyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woyd family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Woyd families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Woyd family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woyd's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Woyd families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woyd 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 77 census records available for the last name Woyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woyd 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Woyd. 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 7 military records available for the last name Woyd. For the veterans among your Woyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woyd 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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