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Rodmell Family History

Rodmell Surname Meaning

The surname is a variant of Rathmell. According to Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames, Thomas Routhmell was made a freeman of the city of York in 1521, as noted in the York Freemen's Register. Three years later, he was named as Thomas Rodemelle in the subsidy roll.

Redmonds also cites Ralph Radmille or Rodemell from 1598–1605 in the Parish Registers of Brandesburton, East Riding, Yorks. This indicates the historical evolution and variations of the surname over time.

The surname can be traced back to Rodmell in Sussex, which is recorded as Ramelle and Redmelle in 1086 and as Radmelde in 1200. The place-name likely derives from Old English rēad, meaning ‘red’, combined with *mylde, meaning ‘soil’ or ‘earth’.

Over the years, the surname has survived mainly in the form of Ramell, showcasing the linguistic and geographical shifts that have influenced its development.

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


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You can see how Rodmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodmell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rodmell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Rodmell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Rodmell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rodmell families in 1891.
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What did your Rodmell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rodmell. 27% of Rodmell men worked as a Cowman and 80% of Rodmell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodmell were Dock Laborour 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

  • Cowman
    27%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Retired
    14%
  • Dock Laborour
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Assistant Wool Shop
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 87 immigration records available for the last name Rodmell. 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 202 military records available for the last name Rodmell. For the veterans among your Rodmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodmell lifespan?

Average Rodmell life expectancy in 1995 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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