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Radnell Family History

Radnell Surname 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: Radell, Radney, Carnell, Darnell, Ramsell, Caddell, Farnell, Parnell

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Where is the Radnell family from?

You can see how Radnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Radnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Radnell family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Radnell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Radnell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Radnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lace Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Radnell. 50% of Radnell men worked as a Lace Maker and 75% of Radnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Radnell were Plasterer and Housewife Unpaid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lace Maker
    50%
  • Plasterer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Radnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radnell 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Radnell. 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 39 military records available for the last name Radnell. For the veterans among your Radnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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