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Websten Family History

Websten 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: Westen, Webster, Gersten, Wester, Weston, Kesten, Kersten, Westin

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Where is the Websten family from?

You can see how Websten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Websten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Websten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Websten families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Websten's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Websten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Websten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Websten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Websten 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Websten. 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 10 military records available for the last name Websten. For the veterans among your Websten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Websten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Websten 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Websten

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