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Radwell Family History

Radwell Name 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

Similar surnames: Bradwell, Rodwell, Adwell, Cadwell, Gradwell, Radell, Kidwell

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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 1880 there were 7 Radwell families living in Florida. This was about 44% of all the recorded Radwell's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Radwell families in 1880.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Radwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radwell 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Radwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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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