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Whebell Family History

Whebell 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: Hebel, Ziebell, Debell, Hewell, Ebell, Shewell, Whetsell, Zebell

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Where is the Whebell family from?

You can see how Whebell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whebell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Whebell families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Whebell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whebell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whebell 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 Whebell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whebell. 100% of Whebell 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Whebell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whebell 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Whebell. 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 58 military records available for the last name Whebell. For the veterans among your Whebell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whebell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whebell 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 Whebell

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