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Origins of the Charlesworth surname

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Where do most Charlesworths live?

In 1921, most Charlesworths lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Charlesworths

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 40,900 records for the Charlesworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Charlesworths most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Charlesworth first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Charlesworths

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Charlesworths in 1921
Dressmaker

125

Cotton Weaver

109

Domestic Servant

89

Woollen Weaver

75

Living On Own Means

74

Common Male occupations for Charlesworths in 1921
Coal Miner

328

Farmer

178

General Labourer

135

Coal Miner Hewer

122

Woollen Weaver

92

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