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Hiath Family History

Hiath 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: Heath, Hnath, Hiatt, Hirth, Hata, Rath, Hatt, Bath, Fath, High

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Where is the Hiath family from?

You can see how Hiath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiath family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hiath family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiath's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hiath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Hiath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiath 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hiath. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hiath. For the veterans among your Hiath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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