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Hieatt Family History

Hieatt Surname Meaning

see Hyatt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hieatt family from?

You can see how Hieatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hieatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hieatt families living in New Brunswick. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hieatt's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hieatt families in 1911.
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What did your Hieatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hieatt. 48% of Hieatt men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hieatt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hieatt were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Hieatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hieatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieatt 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Hieatt. 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 239 military records available for the last name Hieatt. For the veterans among your Hieatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieatt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hieatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hieatt in 1956 was 64, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hieatt 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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