Ashworth Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Ashworth Name Meaning: An Anglo-Saxon name meaning 'enclosed ash tree settlement' or 'ash enclosure'.

An occupational or topographocal name for someone that lived in a settlement enclosed by ash trees or that had a lot of ash trees growing in it. Could also be used to describe somebody who worked with ash trees or maintained them.

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Top Professions for the Ashworth family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 952
Power Loom Weaver Cotton 145
Cotton Weaver 126
Weaver 125
Power Loom Weaver 110
At Home 103
Labourer 88
Coal Miner 67
House Keeper 60
Dress Maker 57
Cotton Spinner 51
House Servant 48
Carter 44
Mechanic 43
Wool Comber 42
Stone Mason 40
Hand Loom Weaver 40
Servant 38
Cotton Piecer 35
Weaver Cotton 35
Spinner 34
Woollen Weaver 32
Winder 31
Agricultural Labourer 27
Grocer 27

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