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Hulett Family History

Hulett Name Meaning

English: variant of Hewlett . Americanized form of French Houlette or Hulet (in the latter case reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t).

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


Similar surnames: Hulette, Huett, Huyett, Hullett, Huet, Mullett, Hulit, Bullett, Hyett

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Where is the Hulett family from?

You can see how Hulett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hulett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Hulett families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hulett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hulett families in 1891.
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What did your Hulett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hulett. 50% of Hulett men worked as a Carpenter and 77% of Hulett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hulett were Commercial Traveller and Shorthand Typist. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Commercial Traveller
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Hulett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hulett. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hulett. For the veterans among your Hulett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulett lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hulett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hulett in 1945 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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