Origins of the Hildesley surname
About the Hildesleys
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Interesting facts about Hildesley
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hildesley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1652.
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What are the most common Hildesley first names?
John
Henry
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Hildesleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hildesleys in 1921
Mantuamaker
5
Widow
4
Actress
1
Companion
1
Dress Maker
1
Common male occupations for Hildesleys in 1921
Vintner
6
Gentleman
4
Ironmonger
3
Rector
2
Actor
1
