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
Clothier 43
Wool Comber 38
Female Servant 37
Worsted Weaver 34
Stuff Weaver 32
Weaver 31
Farmer 30
Independent 27
Joiner 22
Labourer 18
Coal Miner 17
Tailor 14
Worsted Spinner 13
Agricultural Labourer 11
Shoe Maker 10
Carpenter 9
Cloth Dresser 9
Cloth Maker 9
Male Servant 9
Stone Mason 9
Blacksmith 8
Iron Miner 7
Grocer 6
Dress Maker 6
Carrier 5

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