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Hygate Family History

Hygate Surname Meaning

see Highgate.

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


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Where is the Hygate family from?

You can see how Hygate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hygate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hygate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Hygate families living in Sussex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hygate's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hygate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hygate 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 Hygate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hygate. 100% of Hygate 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hygate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hygate 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hygate. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hygate. For the veterans among your Hygate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hygate lifespan?

Average Hygate life expectancy in 1978 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hygate 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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