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Rodwell Family History

Rodwell Name Meaning

English:: habitational name from any of the three places called Rothwell (Lincolnshire Northamptonshire Yorkshire) from Old English roth ‘clearing’ + wella ‘well spring stream’. habitational name from Radwell (Hertfordshire) or Radwell in Felmersham (Bedfordshire) and perhaps also from other places similarly named. The placenames derive from Old English rēad ‘red’ + wella ‘spring stream well’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Rowell, Rockwell, Bridwell, Roswell, Tidwell, Kidwell, Foxwell

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You can see how Rodwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 46 Rodwell families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rodwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rodwell families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Rodwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodwell 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rodwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Rodwell. For the veterans among your Rodwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodwell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rodwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rodwell in 1948 was 46, and 66 in 2004.

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