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Maloyd Family History

Maloyd 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: Maloy, Malon, Malo, Maly, Meloy, Malone, Lloyd, Mally, Malay, Mahood

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Where is the Maloyd family from?

You can see how Maloyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maloyd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maloyd families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Maloyd families living in Mississippi. This was about 57% of all the recorded Maloyd's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Maloyd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maloyd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maloyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maloyd. 50% of Maloyd men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Maloyd women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Maloyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maloyd 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Maloyd. 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 33 military records available for the last name Maloyd. For the veterans among your Maloyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maloyd lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Maloyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Maloyd in 1974 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

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