Origins of the Hillston surname

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    In 1921, most Hillstons lived in west-midlands

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    Common jobs for Hillstons

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    Commmon female occupations for Hillstons in 1921

    Flax Mill Worker

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    Domestic Servant

    2

    Bonnet Maker

    1

    Carter

    1

    Cook Domestic

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Hillstons in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Retired Bank Agent

    2

    Beer Seller

    1

    Blacksmith

    1

    Brewer's Labourer

    1

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