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Hytson Family History

Hytson 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: Hitson, Hutson, Hyson, Hynson, Hatton, Hasson, Hanson, Hayton

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Where is the Hytson family from?

You can see how Hytson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hytson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hytson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hytson family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hytson's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Hytson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Hytson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hytson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hytson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hytson. For the veterans among your Hytson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hytson lifespan?

Average Hytson life expectancy in 1990 was 100 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hytson 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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