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Heyt Family History

Heyt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hey, Heit, Hett, Heft, Hext, Heye, Heyd, Helt, Hoyt, Heys

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Where is the Heyt family from?

You can see how Heyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heyt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heyt families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Heyt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heyt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Heyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyt 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Heyt. 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 44 military records available for the last name Heyt. For the veterans among your Heyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Heyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Heyt in 1969 was 72, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyt 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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