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Webers Family History

Webers Name 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: Weber, Weberg, Webert, Weers, Wiebers, Weyers, Ebers, Gebers, Weiers

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Where is the Webers family from?

You can see how Webers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Webers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Webers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Webers family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Webers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Webers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Webers 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 Webers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Webers. 29% of Webers men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Webers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Webers were Salesman and Clerical. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerical
    29%
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Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Webers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Webers 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Webers. 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 510 military records available for the last name Webers. For the veterans among your Webers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Webers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Webers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Webers in 1963 was 85, and 71 in 2004.

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