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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Illingworth Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Illingworth family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 599
Worsted Weaver 68
Worsted Spinner 47
Coal Miner 46
Woollen Weaver 33
Dress Maker 31
Joiner 29
Cotton Weaver 23
Stone Mason 19
Annuitant 15
General Labourer 15
Tailor 15
Domestic Servant 14
Cloth Weaver 13
General Servant 12
House Keeper 12
Farmers Son 11
Stuff Weaver 11
Weaver Worsted 10
Errand Boy 9
Butcher 9
House Keeper Domestic 9
Woollen Cloth Weaver 9
Bricklayer 8
Spinner Worsted 8

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