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Webell Family History

Webell 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: Debell, Ebell, Zebell, Webel, Wedell, Bell, Isbell, Jewell, Gesell

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Where is the Webell family from?

You can see how Webell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Webell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Webell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Webell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Webell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webell 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 70 census records available for the last name Webell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Webell. 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 38 military records available for the last name Webell. For the veterans among your Webell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Webell

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