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Webesten Family History

Webesten 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: Westen, Webster, Sebestyen, Bester, Beste, Wiesen, Gersten, Weinstein

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Where is the Webesten family from?

You can see how Webesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webesten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Webesten families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Webesten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Webesten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webesten 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 14 census records available for the last name Webesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webesten 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Webesten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Webesten. For the veterans among your Webesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webesten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webesten 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 Webesten

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