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Loyan Family History

Loyan 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: Logan, Loyal, Boyan, Lohan, Loya, Lovan, Loman, Loran, Coyan, Loan

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Where is the Loyan family from?

You can see how Loyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Loyan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Loyan families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loyan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Loyan families in 1880.
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What did your Loyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loyan. 29% of Loyan men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Loyan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loyan were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loyan 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Loyan. 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 165 military records available for the last name Loyan. For the veterans among your Loyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loyan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Loyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Loyan in 1963 was 71, and 51 in 2004.

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