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Hyssett Family History

Hyssett 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: Hassett, Russett, Hogsett, Gassett, Bassett, Massett, Mussett

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Where is the Hyssett family from?

You can see how Hyssett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyssett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hyssett families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyssett's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hyssett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyssett 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 Hyssett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hyssett. 100% of Hyssett women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hyssett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Hyssett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyssett 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hyssett. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hyssett. For the veterans among your Hyssett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyssett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyssett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyssett

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