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Loyas Family History

Loyas 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: Lomas, Lovas, Loyal, Loya, Lonas, Jonas, Loy, Lucas, Livas, Kotas

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Where is the Loyas family from?

You can see how Loyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loyas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Loyas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Loyas family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Loyas's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Loyas families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Loyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loyas 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Loyas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Loyas. For the veterans among your Loyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loyas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Loyas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Loyas in 1970 was 43, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loyas 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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