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Whebe Family History

Whebe 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: Wiebe, White, Webb, Hee, Weber, Riebe, Chene, Heber, Wheat, Thobe

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Where is the Whebe family from?

You can see how Whebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Whebe families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Whebe family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Whebe's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Whebe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whebe 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 75 census records available for the last name Whebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whebe 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Whebe. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whebe. For the veterans among your Whebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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