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Pyett Family History

Pyett Surname Meaning

see Pyatt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pyett family from?

You can see how Pyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pyett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Pyett families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pyett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pyett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyett 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 Pyett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pyett. 50% of Pyett men worked as a Farm Labourer and 86% of Pyett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pyett were Tailor (master) and Domestic.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Tailor (master)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyett 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Pyett. 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 245 military records available for the last name Pyett. For the veterans among your Pyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pyett in 1967 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyett 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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