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Loyst Family History

Loyst 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: Loy, Lott, Post, Oest, Most, Last, Borst, Ost, Host, Kost

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Where is the Loyst family from?

You can see how Loyst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loyst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loyst families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 47 Loyst families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Loyst's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loyst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loyst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Loyst ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Loyst. 64% of Loyst men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

What Loyst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loyst 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Loyst. 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 471 military records available for the last name Loyst. For the veterans among your Loyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loyst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Loyst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Loyst in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loyst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loyst 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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