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Webester Family History

Webester Name Meaning

see Webster .

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


Similar surnames: Webster, Bester, Meester, Wester, Weesner, Regester, Weeter, Weister

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Where is the Webester family from?

You can see how Webester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Webester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 75 Webester families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Webester's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Webester families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Webester ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Webester. 100% of Webester men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Webester women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Webester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webester 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Webester. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 346 military records available for the last name Webester. For the veterans among your Webester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webester lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Webester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Webester in 1968 was 76, and 95 in 2001.

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