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Hiat Family History

Hiat 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: Hitt, Hnat, Hilt, Hirt, Hiatt, Han, Hata, Hay, Ham, Hua

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Where is the Hiat family from?

You can see how Hiat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hiat families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hiat's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hiat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiat 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 Hiat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Auditor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiat. 58% of Hiat men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hiat women worked as an Auditor.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Auditor
    100%

What Hiat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Hiat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiat 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hiat. 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 436 military records available for the last name Hiat. For the veterans among your Hiat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hiat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hiat in 1967 was 92, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiat 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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