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Roadwell Family History

Roadwell 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: Broadwell, Rodwell, Treadwell, Rockwell, Rowell, Shadwell, Bradwell

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Where is the Roadwell family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roadwell 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 Roadwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roadwell. 100% of Roadwell men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Roadwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roadwell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Roadwell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Roadwell. For the veterans among your Roadwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roadwell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Roadwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Roadwell in 1964 was 75, and 65 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roadwell 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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