Origins of the Hillery surname
About the Hillerys
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Interesting facts about Hillery
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hillery surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Hillerys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Hillery first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hillerys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hillerys in 1921
Laundress
10
Dressmaker
8
General Servant
7
Lace Hand
5
At School
3
Common male occupations for Hillerys in 1921
Coal Miner
27
Lead Miner
23
Coal Miner Hewer
8
Agricultural Labourer
7
Carpenter
7
