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Webbert Family History

Webbert 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: Ebbert, Webert, Webber, Tabbert, Herbert, Helbert, Wilbert, Weber

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Where is the Webbert family from?

You can see how Webbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Webbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Webbert families living in Devon. This was about 28% of all the recorded Webbert's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Webbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webbert 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 Webbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Webbert. 50% of Webbert men worked as a Carpenter and 43% of Webbert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Webbert were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Webbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Webbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webbert 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Webbert. 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 173 military records available for the last name Webbert. For the veterans among your Webbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webbert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Webbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Webbert in 1961 was 53, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Webbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webbert 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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