Origins of the Hillingworth surname

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    In 1921, most Hillingworths lived in london

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    Common jobs for Hillingworths

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    Commmon female occupations for Hillingworths in 1921

    Mill Hand

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    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Assistant

    1

    Brewer's Wife

    1

    Cloth Weaver

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Hillingworths in 1921

    At Home

    2

    Paper Maker

    2

    A Servant

    1

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Barber

    1

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