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Webste Family History

Webste 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: Webster, Westen, Beste, West, Weese, Wester, Woeste, Wente, Wenske

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Where is the Webste family from?

You can see how Webste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webste family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Webste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Webste families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Webste's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Webste families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webste 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 Webste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Webste. 65% of Webste men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Webste women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Webste were Labor and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Webste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Webste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webste 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Webste. 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 38 military records available for the last name Webste. For the veterans among your Webste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webste lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Webste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Webste in 1983 was 91, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Webste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webste 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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