Charlesworth Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Charlesworth Name Meaning: Habitational from a place in Derby named 'Charlesworth'. This comes from an old english personal name Ceafl 'jaw' + Wor(dh) 'enclosure'.

The name is of english origin.The translation of Ceafl 'jaw',strongly means 'Ravine' and indicates a settlement or enclosure near or within a deep narrow steep-sided valley.

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Top Professions for the Charlesworth family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 608
Coal Miner 109
General Labourer 45
Farmer 40
Dress Maker 38
Woollen Weaver 26
Cotton Weaver 25
Living On Own Means 22
Domestic Servant 21
Farm Labourer 21
Joiner 19
Grocer 18
Labourer 18
General Servant Domestic 16
Farm Servant 16
Living On Her Own Means 15
Blacksmith 13
Silk Winder 11
Agricultural Labourer 10
General Domestic Servant 10
Charwoman 10
Weaver 10
School 9
Tailor 9
Worsted Weaver 9

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