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Hiatt Family History

Hiatt Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Hyatt.

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


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Where is the Hiatt family from?

You can see how Hiatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 80 Hiatt families living in Warwickshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hiatt's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hiatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiatt 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 Hiatt 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 Hiatt. 18% of Hiatt men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Hiatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiatt were Journeyman House Decorator and Domestic Duties.

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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
    18%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%
  • Journeyman House Decorator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

What Hiatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Hiatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiatt 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hiatt. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Hiatt. For the veterans among your Hiatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiatt lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hiatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hiatt in 1942 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiatt 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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