Charlesworth Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Charlesworth Name Meaning: Habitational from a place in Derby named 'Charlesworth'. This comes from an old english personal name Ceafl 'jaw' + Wor(dh) 'enclosure'.

The name is of english origin.The translation of Ceafl 'jaw',strongly means 'Ravine' and indicates a settlement or enclosure near or within a deep narrow steep-sided valley.

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Top Professions for the Charlesworth family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 71
Female Servant 69
Farmer 39
Independent 30
Labourer 30
Woollen Weaver 28
Coal Miner 25
Male Servant 22
Clothier 16
Cloth Dresser 13
Sawyer 12
Cotton Weaver 10
Butcher 10
Shoe Maker 9
Weaver 9
Cotton Spinner 8
Ag Lab 8
Cotton Piecer 7
Tailor 7
Dress Maker 6
Mason 6
Apprentice 6
Frame Work Knitter 6
Card Maker 6
Woollen Merchant 6

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