Ledwell Family History

Ledwell Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Ledwell in Oxfordshire named in Old English as ‘loud spring’ or ‘loud stream’ from Hlūde (a river name derived from hlūd ‘loud’ i.e. ‘roaring stream’).

It combines elements that convey the idea of a notable water source in the area.

Hlūde signifies ‘loud’ or ‘roaring’, which suggests an energetic or forceful body of water.

The term wella, on the other hand, refers to ‘well’, ‘spring’, or ‘stream’, painting a picture of the natural water features in Ledwell.

Thus, the name encapsulates both sound and source, reflecting the characteristics of the landscape it represents.

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

Similar surnames: Elwell, Sewell, Rodwell, Tidwell, Bidwell, Sidwell, Liddell, Adwell, Kidwell, Bardwell

7K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
920	Military Records
376	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
9K	Member Trees

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Where is the Ledwell family from?

You can see how Ledwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ledwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Ledwell families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ledwell's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Ledwell families in 1911.

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What did your Ledwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ledwell.

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Farmer

72%

Labourer

29%

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Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Ledwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 376 immigration records available for the last name Ledwell. 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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Military Records

There are 920 military records available for the last name Ledwell. For the veterans among your Ledwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledwell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ledwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ledwell in 1957 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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Ledwell Surname Meaning

It combines elements that convey the idea of a notable water source in the area.

Hlūde signifies ‘loud’ or ‘roaring’, which suggests an energetic or forceful body of water.

The term wella, on the other hand, refers to ‘well’, ‘spring’, or ‘stream’, painting a picture of the natural water features in Ledwell.

Thus, the name encapsulates both sound and source, reflecting the characteristics of the landscape it represents.

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

Where is the Ledwell family from?

What did your Ledwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ledwell.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

72%

Labourer

29%

What Ledwell family records will you find?

What is the average Ledwell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ledwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ledwell in 1957 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

Ledwell Family History

Ledwell Surname Meaning

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Ledwell Surname Meaning

22,000 record(s) for Ledwell

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Where is the Ledwell family from?

What did your Ledwell ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Ledwell lifespan?

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