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Pyhett Family History

Pyhett 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: Syrett, Puett, Pett, Lycett, Pyatt, Hett, Plett, Rhett, Yett, Pruett

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Where is the Pyhett family from?

You can see how Pyhett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyhett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pyhett families living in Rutland. This was about 55% of all the recorded Pyhett's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Pyhett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Pyhett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyhett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pyhett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pyhett. For the veterans among your Pyhett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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