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Webre Family History

Webre Name Meaning

French: altered form of German Weber ‘weaver’. This surname is rare in France. In the US it is found mainly in LA.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Weare, Werra, Wible, Eble, Werre, Weise, Wehrer, Webber, Wenke, Webel

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Where is the Webre family from?

You can see how Webre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Webre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Webre families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Webre's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Webre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Webre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Webre. 28% of Webre men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Webre women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Webre were Farmer and Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    20%
  • Elementary Teacher
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Webre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webre 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Webre. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 658 military records available for the last name Webre. For the veterans among your Webre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webre lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Webre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Webre in 1955 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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