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Hoyt Family History
Hoyt Genealogy & Family TreeHoyt is an English name from Hertfordshire, England, where the family held a seat. It means "at the high gate" and referred to someone who lived near such a feature. The earliest known ancestor--Henry de la Heyt--was recorded in 1275. The family motto is Fac et spera which means "Do and hope."
Other spellings of the name include "Huyet," "Hyet," "Hyett," "Hytte," and "Hyatt." Notable people with the surname include American actor John Hoyt (Gimme a Break!, Spartacus, Blackboard Jungle), American baseball player Waite Hoyt (New York Giants, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees), and American baseball player LaMarr Hoyt (Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres). The first Hoyt to come to America was William Hoyt in 1620.
Hoyt Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Hoyt -- --, 1716 December 0, 1730 Connecticut Colony
- Zerubbabel Hoyt -- --, 1698 December 0, 1790 Connecticut Colony
- Joseph Hoyt -- --, 1676 December 28, 1730 Connecticut Colony
- Marah Hoyt -- --, 1653 December 1, 1653 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Mary Hoyt -- --, 1632 November 8, 1690
Hoyt Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Benjamin Hoyt -- --, 1644 January 26, 1736
- John Hoyt -- --, 1540 June 12, 1574
- Martha Louise Hoyt -- --, 1875 December 30, 1969 Iowa
- Joseph Henry Hoyt -- --, 1864 February 0, 1864 Utah
- Deborah Hoyt -- --, 1636 December 0, 1710 Connecticut
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