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Radwell Family History

Radwell Surname Meaning

from Radwell (Herts) or Radwell in Felmersham (Beds) both of which are recorded as Radeuuelle in 1086 and perhaps also from other places similarly named. The place-names derive from Old English rēad ‘red’ + wella ‘spring stream well’.

perhaps occasionally from Middle English rid(de) wold (Old English (ge)ryd(d) wald) ‘cleared woodland’ denoting someone who lived in or near an area of cleared woodland.

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


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You can see how Radwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Radwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Radwell families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Radwell's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Radwell families in 1891.
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What did your Radwell 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 Radwell. 19% of Radwell men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Radwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radwell were Bricklayer and Private Means.

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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
    19%
  • Cowman
    14%
  • Farmworker
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 516 immigration records available for the last name Radwell. 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 360 military records available for the last name Radwell. For the veterans among your Radwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radwell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Radwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Radwell in 1968 was 77, and 37 in 2003.

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