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 359
Woollen Cloth Weaver 46
Worsted Weaver 34
Coal Miner 33
Worsted Spinner 30
Woollen Weaver 28
Stuff Weaver 25
Worsted Power Loom Weaver 20
Dress Maker 17
Joiner 17
House Keeper 16
Stone Mason 13
Labourer 11
Hand Loom Worsted Weaver 11
House Servant 10
Nurse 10
Tailor 10
Wool Comber 10
Farmer 9
Servant 9
Blacksmith 9
Carter 9
Wife Of Above 8
Spinner Worsted 8
Worsted Power Weaver 8

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