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Cabell Family History

Cabell Surname Meaning

English (Dorset): variant of Cable. In some cases possibly also Catalan: nickname from cabell ‘hair’ equivalent to Spanish Cabello.

This surname is virtually non-existing in Spain. Possibly also a variant of Cable a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Cabell family from?

You can see how Cabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cabell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Cabell families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cabell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cabell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabell 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 Cabell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cabell. 90% of Cabell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • H Wife
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%

What Cabell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Cabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cabell. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Cabell. For the veterans among your Cabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cabell in 1945 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cabell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabell 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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