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Charlesworth Family History

Charlesworth Surname Meaning

English (northern England and North Midlands): habitational name from a place in Derbyshire named Charlesworth from an Old English personal name Ceafl (or from the Old English word ceafl ‘jaw’ here meaning ‘ravine’).

It signifies a geographical connection to the area, indicating that the name is derived from the characteristics of the landscape.

The term worth contributes to the meaning by denoting an enclosure or settlement, which was a common practice in naming places.

This highlights the importance of names in conveying information about the history and geography of a location.

Overall, Charlesworth serves as a reflection of both personal and geographic elements that shaped its identity.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Charlesworth family from?

You can see how Charlesworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charlesworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charlesworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,133 Charlesworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Charlesworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Charlesworth families in 1891.
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What did your Charlesworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Charlesworth. 7% of Charlesworth men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Charlesworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charlesworth were Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Dairy Farmer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Charlesworth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Charlesworth. For the veterans among your Charlesworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charlesworth lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Charlesworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Charlesworth in 1948 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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