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Webman Family History

Webman Surname Meaning

for a weaver from Middle English webb + mann.

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


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Where is the Webman family from?

You can see how Webman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Webman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Webman families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Webman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Webman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webman 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 Webman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Webman. 43% of Webman men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Webman women worked as a 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

  • Shipping Clerk
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Presser
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Webman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Webman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webman 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Webman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Webman. For the veterans among your Webman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Webman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Webman in 1965 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Webman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webman 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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