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Hiett Family History

Hiett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hyatt.

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


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Where is the Hiett family from?

You can see how Hiett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Hiett families living in Wiltshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hiett's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Hiett families in 1891.
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What did your Hiett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hiett. 31% of Hiett men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 68% of Hiett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiett were Tailor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter joiner
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Hiett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hiett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiett 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Hiett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hiett. For the veterans among your Hiett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiett lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hiett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hiett in 1945 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiett 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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