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Webdale Family History

Webdale Surname Meaning

see Websdale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Webdale family from?

You can see how Webdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webdale family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Webdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Webdale families living in Norfolk. This was about 31% of all the recorded Webdale's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Webdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webdale 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 Webdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shepherd and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Webdale. 100% of Webdale men worked as a Shepherd and 71% of Webdale 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

  • Shepherd
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Domestic Servant
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    10%
  • House Duties
    7%

What Webdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Webdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webdale 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Webdale. 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 79 military records available for the last name Webdale. For the veterans among your Webdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webdale lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Webdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Webdale in 1965 was 52, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Webdale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webdale 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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