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Hytt Family History

Hytt 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: Hutt, Hatt, Hott, Hyatt, Hitt, Hett, Hyett, Hata, Butt, Ott

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Where is the Hytt family from?

You can see how Hytt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hytt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hytt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hytt family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hytt's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Hytt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hytt 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 Hytt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hytt. 39% of Hytt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

What Hytt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Hytt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hytt 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hytt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hytt. For the veterans among your Hytt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hytt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Hytt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hytt in 1963 was 68, and 74 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hytt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hytt 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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