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Webson Family History

Webson 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: Wesson, Benson, Elson, Sibson, Nelson, Person, Melson, Merson, Kelson

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Where is the Webson family from?

You can see how Webson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Webson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Webson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Webson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Webson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webson 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 Webson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Webson. 100% of Webson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Webson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Webson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Webson. For the veterans among your Webson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webson lifespan?

Average Webson life expectancy in 1988 was 24 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webson 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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