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Rewell Family History

Rewell Surname Meaning

From Rewell Hill and Wood in Arundel (Sussex) recorded as Roell and la Ruele in the 13th and 14th centuries. The place-name derives from Old French roelle ‘little wheel’ or ruelle ‘little road/path’. Some of the bearers given may belong under (2).

From the Middle English personal name Ruald (Continental Germanic Hrod(w)ald, Roald from *hrōd- ‘glory’ + *wald- ‘rule(r)’). Some of the bearers given may belong under (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Rewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Rewell families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rewell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rewell families in 1911.
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What did your Rewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rewell. 50% of Rewell men worked as a Solicitor and 100% of Rewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Solicitor
    50%
  • Painter decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewell 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Rewell. 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 201 military records available for the last name Rewell. For the veterans among your Rewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewell lifespan?

Average Rewell life expectancy in 1966 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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