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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Illingworth Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Illingworth family

Profession Census Frequency
School 371
Private Means 45
Weaver 41
Cotton Weaver 40
Dressmaker 33
Coal Miner Hewer 28
Labourer 24
Worsted Spinner 24
At Home 18
Joiner 16
Farmer 16
School Girl 15
Warehouseman 15
Clerk 15
None 14
Assisting In The Business 13
Butcher 13
Carter 13
Student 12
Housekeeper 12
General Servant (domestic) 11
Cloth Weaver 10
Dress Maker 9
House Keeper 9
Dyers Labourer 9

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