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Hayth Family History

Hayth 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: Harth, Haith, Hauth, Hata, Hay, Hayes, Rath, Hatt, Hart, Haugh

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Where is the Hayth family from?

You can see how Hayth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hayth families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hayth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayth 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 Hayth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hayth. 34% of Hayth men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hayth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hayth were Farmer and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Telegraph Operator
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Hayth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hayth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayth 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hayth. 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 225 military records available for the last name Hayth. For the veterans among your Hayth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hayth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hayth in 1964 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hayth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayth 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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