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Vebber Family History

Vebber 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: Webber, Bebber, Felber, Venner, Eber, Beaber, Venier, Ebbert, Leber

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Where is the Vebber family from?

You can see how Vebber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vebber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vebber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Vebber families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vebber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vebber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vebber 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 Vebber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vebber. 56% of Vebber men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Vebber women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vebber were Fireman and Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Fireman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Vebber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Vebber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vebber 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Vebber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Vebber. For the veterans among your Vebber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vebber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Vebber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vebber in 1962 was 63, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vebber ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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