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Hichat Family History

Hichat 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: Hecht, Licht, Lachat, Higham, Picht, Jicha, Wicht, Hight, Picha

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Where is the Hichat family from?

You can see how Hichat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hichat family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Hichat family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hichat's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hichat families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hichat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hichat 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hichat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hichat. For the veterans among your Hichat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hichat lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hichat

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