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Heysett Family History

Heysett Surname 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: Helseth, Hassett, Hewlett, Hogsett, Huyett, Heyser, Heyse, Haylett

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Where is the Heysett family from?

You can see how Heysett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heysett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heysett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Heysett families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Heysett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Heysett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Heysett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heysett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Heysett. 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 18 military records available for the last name Heysett. For the veterans among your Heysett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heysett 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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