Origins of the Hilsden surname
About the Hilsdens
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Interesting facts about Hilsden
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hilsden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
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What are the most common Hilsden first names?
John
George
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Hilsdens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hilsdens in 1921
Straw Plaiter
13
Dressmaker
7
General Servant
6
Laundress
6
Servant
5
Common male occupations for Hilsdens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
13
General Labourer
8
Agricultural Laborer
6
Coal Porter
5
Horse Keeper
5
