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Hullett Name Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Howlett .

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


Similar surnames: Hollett, Hulett, Mullett, Howlett, Bullett, Wollett, Millett, Tollett

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Where is the Hullett family from?

You can see how Hullett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hullett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hullett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Hullett families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hullett's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hullett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hullett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hullett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hullett. 31% of Hullett men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Hullett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hullett were Mechanic and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hullett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hullett 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Hullett. 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 872 military records available for the last name Hullett. For the veterans among your Hullett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hullett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hullett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hullett in 1961 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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