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
Worsted Spinner 59
Living On Own Means 49
Cotton Weaver 35
Worsted Weaver 32
Dress Maker 28
Farmer 26
Woollen Weaver 24
Scholar 22
Coal Miner Hewer 21
General Labourer 19
Stone Mason 16
Butcher 15
Coal Hewer 15
General Servant Domestic 11
Cloth Weaver 10
Joiner 9
Charwoman 8
Draper Assistant 8
Tailoress 8
Grocer Assistant 8
Stuff Warehouseman 8
Stuff Weaver 8
House Painter 7
Milk Dealer 7
Wool Sorter 6

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