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Origins of the Hilton surname

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What does the name Hilton mean?

The origin of the Hilton surname is English, it comes from the Old English 'hyll tun' (Hill town) and has a topographical root. It would derive from those who lived in or near this particular feature, but also could be given to those who came from an area with this name, of which there are many spread across Britain.

Alternative variations of the name Hilton

Hilton, Hillton, Hilden, Hildon, Hilten

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Where do most Hiltons live?

In 1921, most Hiltons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hiltons

How common is your surname?

394th most common surname in the UK

We have 103,000 records for the Hilton surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Hiltons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hilton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hiltons

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

Common Female occupations for Hiltons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

854

Dressmaker

355

Cotton Winder

273

Silk Weaver

251

Housekeeper

211

Common Male occupations for Hiltons in 1921
Coal Miner

849

Coal Miner Hewer

283

Cotton Spinner

272

General Labourer

254

Agricultural Labourer

249

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