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Origins of the Hilburn surname

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About the Hilburns

We have a total number of 886 records for people with the last name Hilburn.

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Where do most Hilburns live?

In 1921, most Hilburns lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hilburns

How common is your surname?

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

We have 766 records for the Hilburn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Hilburns most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hilburn first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hilburns

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

Common Female occupations for Hilburns in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Domestic Servant

3

Laundress

3

Living On Own Means

3

General Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Hilburns in 1921
Farm Hands

15

General Farmers

9

Painter

8

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

7

Agricultural Labourer

6

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