Origins of the Hills surname
About the Hillses
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Interesting facts about Hills
How common is your surname?
492nd most common surname in the UK
We have for the Hills surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Hillses most likely to marry?
Hills Or Hills
Our tell us which families married Hillses.
What are the most common Hills first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hillses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hillses in 1921
Dressmaker
380
Laundress
308
General Servant Domestic
226
Domestic Servant
218
Servant
186
Common male occupations for Hillses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
850
General Labourer
408
Farm Labourer
397
Carpenter
352
Butcher
241
