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Origins of the Hiland surname

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About the Hilands

We have a total number of 1058 records for people with the last name Hiland.

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Where do most Hilands live?

In 1921, most Hilands lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hilands

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 242 records for the Hiland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1913.

Who were Hilands most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hilands.

What are the most common Hiland first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hilands

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hilands in 1921
General Servant

2

Charwoman

1

Cotton Waste Worker

1

Dealer In Old Clothes

1

Domestic Servant

1

Common Male occupations for Hilands in 1921
Ag Labourer

4

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

4

Farm Hands

3

Bricklayers Labourer

2

Coal Miner

2

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