This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ladell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ladell Family History

Ladell Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): apparently a nickname from Middle English ladel ‘ladle’ (Old English hlædel).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ladell family from?

You can see how Ladell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ladell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ladell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Ladell families living in Norfolk. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ladell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ladell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ladell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ladell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ladell. 34% of Ladell men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 91% of Ladell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ladell were General Labourer and Housewife.

View Census Data for Ladell | Data not to scale

*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

  • Horseman On Farm
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Ladell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ladell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ladell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ladell

Passenger Lists

There are 337 immigration records available for the last name Ladell. 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.

View all Ladell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 215 military records available for the last name Ladell. For the veterans among your Ladell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ladell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ladell family history

Discover More

What is the average Ladell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ladell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ladell in 1962 was 57, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ladell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ladell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ladell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial