This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Webeck family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Webeck Family History

Webeck 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: Lebeck, Rebeck, Beck, Weber, Bobeck, Reeck, Lembeck, Weck, Weberg

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Webeck family from?

You can see how Webeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Webeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Webeck family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Webeck's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Webeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Webeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Webeck. 43% of Webeck men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Webeck | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Crane Operator
    15%

What Webeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Webeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webeck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Webeck

Passenger Lists

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Webeck. 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.

View all Webeck immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Webeck. For the veterans among your Webeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Webeck military records

You've only scratched the surface of Webeck family history

Discover More

What is the average Webeck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Webeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Webeck in 1956 was 49, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webeck 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Webeck family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial