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Webner Family History

Webner 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: Weber, Weiner, Wenner, Ebner, Webber, Werner, Hebner, Wehner, Wegner

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Where is the Webner family from?

You can see how Webner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Webner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Webner family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Webner's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Webner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webner 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 Webner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Webner. 24% of Webner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Webner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farm Helper
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Webner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Webner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webner 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Webner. 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 405 military records available for the last name Webner. For the veterans among your Webner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Webner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Webner in 1963 was 77, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Webner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webner 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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