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Haydt Name Meaning

German: variant of Heid .

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


Similar surnames: Heydt, Aydt, Handt, Hardt, Heyd, Heyde, Haid, Haydu, Hayer, Hay

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Where is the Haydt family from?

You can see how Haydt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haydt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Haydt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Haydt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Haydt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Haydt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haydt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haydt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haydt. 68% of Haydt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Haydt women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    68%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Labor
    12%
  • New Wortker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haydt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haydt 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Haydt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 441 military records available for the last name Haydt. For the veterans among your Haydt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haydt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Haydt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Haydt in 1962 was 75, and 48 in 2004.

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