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
Scholar 451
Coal Miner 59
Cotton Weaver 45
Labourer 33
Agricultural Labourer 33
Woollen Weaver 32
House Keeper 25
House Servant 24
Dress Maker 23
Wife Of Above 21
Carter 19
Blacksmith 17
Stone Mason 16
Servant 15
Domestic Servant 14
Tailor 14
Farm Labourer 13
Woollen Cloth Weaver 11
Cotton Winder 10
Joiner 10
Nurse 10
Sawyer 10
General Servant 10
File Cutter 10
Woollen Spinner 10

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