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Redgwell Family History

Redgwell Surname Meaning

see Ridgewell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Redgwell family from?

You can see how Redgwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redgwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Redgwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 222 Redgwell families living in Essex. This was about 85% of all the recorded Redgwell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Redgwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redgwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Redgwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Redgwell. 84% of Redgwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

What Redgwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Redgwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redgwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 116 immigration records available for the last name Redgwell. 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 121 military records available for the last name Redgwell. For the veterans among your Redgwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redgwell lifespan?

Average Redgwell life expectancy in 1997 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redgwell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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