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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
- Abigail Hoyt -- --, 1708 Connecticut
- William Hoyt -- --, 1670 October 29, 1670 Massachusetts
- Annie Cross Hoyt -- --, 1897 September 5, 1976 Utah
- Joseph Hoyt -- --, 1750 December 0, 1803 Connecticut
- Naomi Hoyt -- --, 1837
Hoyt Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Sue Hoyt -- --, 1905 June 27, 1992
- William Hoyt -- --, 1863 May 13, 1947 New York
- Betsey Johnson Hoyt -- --, 1811 December 25, 1887 New Hampshire
- Joseph Blachley Hoyt -- --, 1787 December 25, 1854 Connecticut
- Eunice Hoyt -- --, 1801 December 0, 1870 Vermont
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