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Hayet Family History

Hayet 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: Hayes, Hayer, Haye, Hayek, Hayen, Haydt, Sayer, Hay, Hale, Hare

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Where is the Hayet family from?

You can see how Hayet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hayet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hayet families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayet's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hayet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayet 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 Hayet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hayet. 100% of Hayet women worked as a 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hayet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Hayet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayet 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Hayet. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hayet. For the veterans among your Hayet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayet lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Hayet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hayet in 1959 was 56, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayet 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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