Origins of the Hillan surname
About the Hillans
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Interesting facts about Hillan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hillan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
Who were Hillans most likely to marry?
Hillan Or Mcleans
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Our tell us which families married Hillans.
What are the most common Hillan first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hillans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hillans in 1921
Domestic Servant
7
Cotton Weaver
6
Dressmaker
5
House Keeper
5
Mill Worker
5
Common male occupations for Hillans in 1921
Coal Miner
12
Musician
5
Builders Labourer
4
Butcher
4
Able Seaman
3
