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Hoyett Family History

Hoyett 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: Huyett, Boyett, Hyett, Howett, Rowett, Lovett, Hodnett, Huett

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Where is the Hoyett family from?

You can see how Hoyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoyett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoyett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hoyett families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoyett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoyett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoyett 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 Hoyett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoyett. 63% of Hoyett men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Hoyett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Hoyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoyett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hoyett. 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 56 military records available for the last name Hoyett. For the veterans among your Hoyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoyett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hoyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hoyett in 1972 was 74, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoyett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoyett 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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