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Webst Family History

Webst 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: West, Werst, Weist, Weast, Herbst, Best, Oest, Geist, Webb, Wendt

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Where is the Webst family from?

You can see how Webst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webst family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Webst families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Webst family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Webst's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Webst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webst 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 59 census records available for the last name Webst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webst 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Webst. 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 7 military records available for the last name Webst. For the veterans among your Webst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webst lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Webst 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 Webst

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