Origins of the Hillary surname

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    In 1921, most Hillarys lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Hillary

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    Common jobs for Hillarys

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    Commmon female occupations for Hillarys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    22

    Cotton Weaver

    13

    Domestic Servant

    13

    Housekeeper

    13

    Worsted Weaver

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Hillarys in 1921

    Lead Miner

    62

    Coal Miner

    48

    Coal Miner Hewer

    26

    General Labourer

    22

    Stone Mason

    20

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