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 774
Coal Miner 98
Woollen Weaver 50
Domestic Servant 37
Cotton Weaver 34
Dress Maker 28
General Labourer 22
Agricultural Labourer 20
Labourer 18
General Servant 18
Annuitant 15
House Keeper 15
Farmers Daughter 14
Farmers Son 14
General Servant Domestic 13
Joiner 12
Farm Labourer 12
Worsted Weaver 12
Farm Servant Indoor 11
Stone Mason 10
Tailor 10
Blacksmith 10
Farmer 10
House Keeper Domestic 10
Grocer 9

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