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Websdell Family History

Websdell 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: Wessell, Weddell, Wendell, Wedell, Gesell, Hensell, Wendel, Ramsdell

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Where is the Websdell family from?

You can see how Websdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Websdell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Websdell families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Websdell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Websdell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Websdell 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 Websdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Websdell. 100% of Websdell men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 100% of Websdell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Websdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Websdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Websdell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Websdell. 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 31 military records available for the last name Websdell. For the veterans among your Websdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Websdell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Websdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Websdell in 1972 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Websdell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Websdell 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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