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Webel Family History

Webel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weibel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Webel family from?

You can see how Webel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Webel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Webel families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Webel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Webel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webel 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 Webel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Webel. 20% of Webel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Webel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Webel were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Webel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Webel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webel 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Webel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Webel. For the veterans among your Webel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Webel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Webel in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Webel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webel 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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