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Ladwell Family History

Ladwell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ledwell, Adwell, Gladwell, Cadwell, Laswell, Kidwell, Maxwell

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Where is the Ladwell family from?

You can see how Ladwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ladwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Ladwell families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Ladwell families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ladwell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ladwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ladwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Ladwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ladwell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ladwell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ladwell. For the veterans among your Ladwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ladwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ladwell 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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