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Hyett Family History

Hyett Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Hyatt.

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


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Where is the Hyett family from?

You can see how Hyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 256 Hyett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hyett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hyett families in 1891.
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What did your Hyett 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 Hyett. 14% of Hyett men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Hyett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyett were Retired and Housewife.

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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
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Retired
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyett 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 916 immigration records available for the last name Hyett. 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 931 military records available for the last name Hyett. For the veterans among your Hyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hyett in 1959 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyett 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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