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Cabbe Family History

Cabbe 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: Cable, Labbe, Abbe, Crabbe, Cabe, Cane, Carne, Kibbe, Crabb, Cave

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Where is the Cabbe family from?

You can see how Cabbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabbe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cabbe families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Cabbe families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cabbe's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cabbe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Cabbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabbe 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Cabbe. 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 19 military records available for the last name Cabbe. For the veterans among your Cabbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabbe lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Cabbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cabbe in 1988 was 82, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabbe 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.

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