Origins of the Hillifer surname
About the Hillifers
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Interesting facts about Hillifer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hillifer surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Hillifers most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Hillifers.
What are the most common Hillifer first names?
John
Samuel
Alice
Esther
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Common jobs for Hillifers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hillifers in 1921
Nail Maker
3
Dressmaker
1
Glover Sewer
1
Shirt Grover Laundry
1
Tailoress Waistcoat Hand
1
Common male occupations for Hillifers in 1921
Coal Miner
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Bootmaker Riveter
1
Coal Miner Hewer
1
Coal Miner Loader
1
