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 456
Worsted Spinner 59
Coal Miner 58
Worsted Weaver 37
Farmer 29
Dress Maker 27
Stone Mason 22
Living On Own Means 20
Joiner 17
Cloth Weaver 17
Cotton Weaver 16
Domestic Servant 16
General Labourer 15
Living On Her Own Means 14
Woollen Weaver 14
Butcher 13
House Keeper 11
Labourer 10
Grocer Assistant 10
Wool Comber 10
Grocer 9
Stuff Weaver 8
Laundress 7
Wool Sorter 7
Woollen Spinner 7

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