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Loyer Family History

Loyer Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hlodhari composed of the elements hlōd ‘famous’ and hari ‘army’.

From a variant with fused definite article l' of Old French oier an agent derivative of oie ‘goose’ (see Oyer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Loyer family from?

You can see how Loyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loyer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 21 Loyer families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Loyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loyer families in 1891.
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What did your Loyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loyer. 100% of Loyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Loyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loyer 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Loyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 825 military records available for the last name Loyer. For the veterans among your Loyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Loyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Loyer in 1956 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loyer 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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