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
School 508
Coal Miner Hewer 62
Private Means 40
Farmer 37
General Labourer 27
None 24
Labourer 23
At Home 23
Dressmaker 19
Weaver 19
Farm Labourer 16
At School 15
Scholar 15
Shop Assistant 15
Clerk 14
Domestic Servant 14
Coal Miner (hewer) 14
Housekeeper 13
Assisting In The Business 13
General Servant (domestic) 12
Joiner 12
Charwoman 11
House Painter 11
Cotton Weaver 11
Railway Clerk 10

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