Origins of the Hilliard surname
About the Hilliards
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Interesting facts about Hilliard
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hilliard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1634.
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William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hilliards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hilliards in 1921
Laundress
29
Dressmaker
23
Private Means
20
Living On Own Means
18
Silk Weaver
16
Common male occupations for Hilliards in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
42
General Labourer
37
Farm Hands
31
Agricultural Labourer
25
Silk Weaver
24
