Illingworth Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Illingworth Name Meaning: A habitational name from a place in Yorkshire. Old english 'Illing(word)' enclosure 'Illa' a personal name from 'Hild',battle.

The name is of English origin. \"worth\", originally meant fence or enclosure but later meant an enclosure round a homestead.

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Top Professions for the Illingworth family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 240
Wool Comber 54
Power Loom Weaver 40
Hand Loom Weaver 36
Coal Miner 27
Clothier 25
Stone Mason 25
At Home 23
Weaver 23
Joiner 20
House Servant 18
Dress Maker 18
House Keeper 15
Cloth Weaver 15
Spinner 14
Woollen Cloth Weaver 14
Worsted Spinner 13
Worsted Weaver 13
Labourer 12
Servant 11
Tailor 11
Farm Labourer 9
Farmer 9
Mechanic 9
Power Loom Weaver Worsted 8

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