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Webbe Family History

Webbe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Webb.

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


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Where is the Webbe family from?

You can see how Webbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Webbe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Webbe families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Webbe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Webbe families in 1891.
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What did your Webbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Limestone Quarry Kiln House and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Webbe. 100% of Webbe men worked as a Limestone Quarry Kiln House and 96% of Webbe 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Limestone Quarry Kiln House
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Webbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Webbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webbe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Webbe. 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 365 military records available for the last name Webbe. For the veterans among your Webbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webbe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Webbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Webbe in 1950 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Webbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webbe 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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