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Hoyat Family History

Hoyat 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: Hoyt, Howat, Donat, Horvat, Hoyle, Holt, Host, Horst, Hoy, Hoad

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Where is the Hoyat family from?

You can see how Hoyat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoyat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoyat family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoyat's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoyat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoyat 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 45 census records available for the last name Hoyat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoyat 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hoyat. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hoyat. For the veterans among your Hoyat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoyat lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoyat

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