
Origins of the Webster surname


What does the name Webster mean?
The origin of the Webster surname is English and Scottish, predominantly found in England. It is hypothesised to be an occupational name, deriving from the Old English 'webester' or 'webbestre' (weaver). It would have been given to those who worked with and wove cloth, and their lineage.
Alternative variations of the name Webster
Webster, Webbster, Wobster, Wabster, Webstor
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Common jobs for Websters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Websters in 1921
Dressmaker
1,012
Domestic Servant
699
Living On Own Means
487
Housekeeper
483
General Servant Domestic
481
Common male occupations for Websters in 1921
Coal Miner
1,284
Farmer
1,002
General Labourer
706
Agricultural Labourer
678
Coal Miner Hewer
585

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