Worthington Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Worthington Name Meaning: Habitational name from places in Lancashire and Leicestershire named Worthington. From old english 'Wurdingtun' 'settlement'.

The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin,with the first recorded spelling to be that of 'Snarri De Wurethintona',dated 1169.

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Top Professions for the Worthington family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 686
Cotton Weaver 90
Coal Miner 88
Agricultural Labourer 74
House Servant 48
House Keeper 48
Labourer 44
Dress Maker 32
Carter 29
Cotton Winder 27
Servant 23
General Servant 21
Farmer 20
Cotton Spinner 18
Gardener 18
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 18
Wife Of Above 17
Wife 17
Laundress 16
Ag Lab 15
Joiner 14
Silk Weaver 14
Baker 14
Cotton Factory Worker 14
Power Loom Cotton Weaver 14

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