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Early Origins of the Hayt family

The surname Hayt was first found in Bavaria, where the name Heidt was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Hayt family

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Hayt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heidt, Hiedt, Hagelsheimer, Heidte and others.

Early Notables of the Hayt family

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Canada Hayt migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hayt Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • John Hayt, who landed in Canada in 1838

Contemporary Notables of the name Hayt (post 1700) +

  • Stephen T. Hayt, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1860, 1868, 1884; Member of New York State Senate 27th District, 1864-66; Liberal Republican Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 28th District, 1872 1
  • Nathaniel B. Hayt, American politician, Mayor of Newburgh, New York, 1874-75 1
  • Hugh C. Hayt, American Democratic Party politician, National Democratic Candidate for Presidential Elector for New York, 1896 1
  • Charles D. Hayt, American politician, Justice of Colorado State Supreme Court, 1889-98; Chief Justice of Colorado Supreme Court, 1892-98 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, June 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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