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Hyter Family History

Hyter Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Heiter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hyter family from?

You can see how Hyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hyter families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hyter's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hyter families in 1891.
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What did your Hyter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyter. 35% of Hyter men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Hyter women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyter were Farm Hand and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    27%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyter 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hyter. 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 341 military records available for the last name Hyter. For the veterans among your Hyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hyter in 1964 was 75, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyter 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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