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Cabeen Family History

Cabeen 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: Carden, Mabee, Cable, Carmen, Caban, Been, Campen, Cobern, Cabeza

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Where is the Cabeen family from?

You can see how Cabeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabeen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cabeen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Cabeen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cabeen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cabeen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabeen 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 Cabeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cabeen. 32% of Cabeen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cabeen women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cabeen were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Teaching
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cabeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabeen 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Cabeen. 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 378 military records available for the last name Cabeen. For the veterans among your Cabeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabeen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cabeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cabeen in 1966 was 87, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabeen 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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