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Gadwell Family History

Gadwell Name 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: Adwell, Gladwell, Cadwell, Gradwell, Kidwell, Maxwell, Bagwell

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Where is the Gadwell family from?

You can see how Gadwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gadwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gadwell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Gadwell family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gadwell's in USA. California had the highest population of Gadwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gadwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gadwell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Gadwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gadwell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gadwell. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gadwell. For the veterans among your Gadwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gadwell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gadwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gadwell in 1971 was 87, and 83 in 2003.

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