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Haylett Family History

Haylett Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): from a pet form (double diminutive) of the personal name Hai (see Hay ) from Hai + -el + -ot.

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


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Where is the Haylett family from?

You can see how Haylett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haylett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haylett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 344 Haylett families living in Norfolk. This was about 56% of all the recorded Haylett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Haylett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haylett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Haylett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haylett. 14% of Haylett men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Haylett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haylett were Fisherman and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%
  • Fisherman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • School Teacher
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Haylett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haylett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Haylett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 982 military records available for the last name Haylett. For the veterans among your Haylett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haylett lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Haylett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Haylett in 1943 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haylett 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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