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Loida Family History

Loida Name 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: Woida, Lord, Boda, Landa, Ida, Loud, Oda, Toda, Lada, Iida

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Where is the Loida family from?

You can see how Loida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loida family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Loida families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Loida families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Loida's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Loida families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loida. 39% of Loida men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Loida women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loida were Operator and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Carpenters Helper
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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What Loida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Loida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loida 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Loida. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Loida. For the veterans among your Loida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loida lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Loida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Loida in 1962 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

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