Origins of the Hillas surname
About the Hillases
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Interesting facts about Hillas
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hillas surname. The oldest one dates back to 1681.
Who were Hillases most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Hillases.
What are the most common Hillas first names?
John
James
Mary
Esther
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Common jobs for Hillases
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hillases in 1921
Worsted Weaver
23
Stuff Weaver
10
Worsted Spinner
8
Dressmaker
6
Woollen Weaver
6
Common male occupations for Hillases in 1921
Worsted Spinner
13
Coal Miner
11
Agricultural Labourer
8
Joiner
6
Warp Twister
6
