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Origins of the Loy surname

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About the Loys

We have a total number of 4242 records for people with the last name Loy.

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Where do most Loys live?

In 1921, most Loys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Loys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,860 records for the Loy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.

Who were Loys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Loys.

What are the most common Loy first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Myrna
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Loys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Loys in 1921
Cutler

14

Dressmaker

12

Grinder

12

House Servant

11

General Servant

9

Common Male occupations for Loys in 1921
Farm Hands

31

File Grinder

25

Razor Grinder

22

Cutler

21

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

21

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