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 430
Worsted Weaver 80
Worsted Spinner 44
Coal Miner 41
Woollen Weaver 26
Stone Mason 22
Dress Maker 19
Weaver 19
Labourer 16
Joiner 15
Spinner 14
Tailor 13
Cloth Weaver 13
Domestic 13
House Keeper 12
Domestic Servant 12
Quarry Man 12
Woollen Spinner 12
House Wife 11
Agricultural Labourer 10
Annuitant 10
Butcher 10
Woollen Cloth Weaver 10
Mechanic 9
Power Loom Weaver 9

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