Origins of the Hillyar surname
About the Hillyars
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Interesting facts about Hillyar
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hillyar surname. The oldest one dates back to 1847.
Who were Hillyars most likely to marry?
Hillyer Or Hiller Or Hilliard Or Hillyar Or Hillyard Or Hillyrs
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Our tell us which families married Hillyars.
What are the most common Hillyar first names?
James
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hillyars
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hillyars in 1921
Laundress
4
Servant
4
Widow
4
Almswoman
2
At School
2
Common male occupations for Hillyars in 1921
Brickmaker
8
Farmer
5
Agricultural Labourer
4
Employed On The Farm
3
Surgeon
3
