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Eyett Family History

Eyett Surname Meaning

from Ayot Saint Lawrence or Ayot Saint Peter (Herts) recorded as Ægete in 1065, Aiete in 1086, and Aete in 1227.

The origin of the place-name is uncertain but it may derive from an Old English personal name *Ǣga + Old English geat ‘gate gap’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Eyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eyett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Eyett families living in Channel Islands. This was about 25% of all the recorded Eyett's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Eyett families in 1891.
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What did your Eyett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eyett. 72% of Eyett 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
    72%
  • Land Worker
    29%

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Eyett. 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 44 military records available for the last name Eyett. For the veterans among your Eyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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