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Origins of the Hillon surname

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About the Hillons

We have a total number of 1150 records for people with the last name Hillon.

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Where do most Hillons live?

In 1921, most Hillons lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Hillons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 940 records for the Hillon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1924.

Who were Hillons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hillons.

What are the most common Hillon first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hillon family members

Common jobs for Hillons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hillons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

9

Silk Weaver

8

Dressmaker

6

Living On Her Own Means

4

Nil

4

Common Male occupations for Hillons in 1921
Coal Miner

21

Agricultural Labourer

7

Joiner

5

Carter

4

Gen Labour

4

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