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Webdell Family History

Webdell 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: Weddell, Wendell, Wedell, Wendel, Reddell, Wedel, Waddell, Pendell

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Where is the Webdell family from?

You can see how Webdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webdell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Webdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Webdell families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Webdell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Webdell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webdell 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 Webdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Webdell. 100% of Webdell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Webdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Webdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webdell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Webdell. 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 62 military records available for the last name Webdell. For the veterans among your Webdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webdell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Webdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Webdell in 1964 was 55, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Webdell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webdell 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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