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Hyott Family History

Hyott 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: Hott, Yott, Hyatt, Hiott, Hyett, Myott, Ott, Cott, Hutt, Lott

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Where is the Hyott family from?

You can see how Hyott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Hyott families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hyott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hyott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hyott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyott. 36% of Hyott men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hyott women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyott were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Hyott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Hyott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyott 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hyott. 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 186 military records available for the last name Hyott. For the veterans among your Hyott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyott lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hyott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hyott in 1965 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyott 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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