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Loynd Family History

Loynd Surname Meaning

variant of Loyn with excrescent -d.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Loynd family from?

You can see how Loynd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loynd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Loynd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Loynd family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Loynd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loynd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loynd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loynd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loynd. 34% of Loynd men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Loynd women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Pharmacist
    23%
  • Watchmaker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Loynd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loynd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loynd 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Loynd. 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 281 military records available for the last name Loynd. For the veterans among your Loynd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loynd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Loynd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Loynd in 1964 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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