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Webby Family History

Webby 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: Webb, Welby, Wesby, Sebby, Wehby, Westby, Hubby, Wilby, Worby, Tebbe

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Where is the Webby family from?

You can see how Webby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Webby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Webby families living in Devon. This was about 31% of all the recorded Webby's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Webby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webby 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 Webby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineers Turner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Webby. 100% of Webby men worked as an Engineers Turner and 70% of Webby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engineers Turner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%
  • Independant Means
    16%

What Webby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Webby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webby 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Webby. 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 200 military records available for the last name Webby. For the veterans among your Webby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Webby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Webby in 1966 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Webby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webby 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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