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Redgewell Family History

Redgewell Name Meaning

see Ridgewell .

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


Similar surnames: Reddell, Ledwell, Rodwell, Madewell, Bridewell, Edgell, Redell

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Where is the Redgewell family from?

You can see how Redgewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redgewell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Redgewell families living in Essex. This was about 49% of all the recorded Redgewell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Redgewell families in 1891.
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What did your Redgewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Beltman greaser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Redgewell. 100% of Redgewell men worked as a Beltman greaser and 93% of Redgewell 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

  • Beltman greaser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
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Passenger Lists

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Redgewell. 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 129 military records available for the last name Redgewell. For the veterans among your Redgewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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