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Hezlitt Family History

Hezlitt 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: Hazlett, Hewitt, Hewlett, Herritt, Herriott, Elliott, Leavitt

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Where is the Hezlitt family from?

You can see how Hezlitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hezlitt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hezlitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 7 Hezlitt families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hezlitt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hezlitt families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Hezlitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hezlitt 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hezlitt. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hezlitt. For the veterans among your Hezlitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hezlitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hezlitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hezlitt in 1963 was 87, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hezlitt 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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