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Heyatt Family History

Heyatt 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: Hyatt, Hewatt, Hatt, Heath, Hewitt, Wyatt, Myatt, Pyatt, Hett, Evatt

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Where is the Heyatt family from?

You can see how Heyatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyatt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Heyatt families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heyatt's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Heyatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Heyatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyatt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Heyatt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Heyatt. For the veterans among your Heyatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyatt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyatt 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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