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Cabey Family History

Cabey Surname Meaning

Manx: patronymic from Caba an ancient Gaelic personal name of unexplained etymology which is also the source of the Irish surname Mac Cába (see McCabe).

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


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Where is the Cabey family from?

You can see how Cabey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cabey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Cabey families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cabey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cabey families in 1891.
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What did your Cabey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailoress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cabey. 50% of Cabey women worked as a Tailoress.

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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

  • Tailoress
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cabey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabey 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Cabey. 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 273 military records available for the last name Cabey. For the veterans among your Cabey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cabey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cabey in 1957 was 41, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cabey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabey 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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