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Redsell Family History

Redsell Surname Meaning

from Redsole in Paddlesworth near Lyminge (Kent). The place-name may derive from Old English rēad ‘red’ or perhaps hrēod ‘reed’ + sol ‘mud slough; dirty pond’.

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


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Where is the Redsell family from?

You can see how Redsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Redsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Redsell families living in Kent. This was about 83% of all the recorded Redsell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Redsell families in 1891.
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What did your Redsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redsell. 100% of Redsell men worked as a Retired and 100% of Redsell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redsell 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Redsell. 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 102 military records available for the last name Redsell. For the veterans among your Redsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redsell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Redsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Redsell in 1978 was 72, and 96 in 2001.

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