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Cabbell Family History

Cabbell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cabell.

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


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Where is the Cabbell family from?

You can see how Cabbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cabbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Cabbell families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cabbell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cabbell families in 1891.
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What did your Cabbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cabbell. 34% of Cabbell men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Cabbell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cabbell were New Worker and House Keeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • House Keeper
    29%

What Cabbell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cabbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabbell 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Cabbell. 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 225 military records available for the last name Cabbell. For the veterans among your Cabbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabbell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cabbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cabbell in 1947 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabbell 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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