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Cabson Family History

Cabson 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: Cason, Caison, Babson, Carson, Casson, Cayson, Samson, Cannon, Parson

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Where is the Cabson family from?

You can see how Cabson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cabson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Cabson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cabson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cabson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabson 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 Cabson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cabson. 100% of Cabson men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Cabson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Cabson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cabson. For the veterans among your Cabson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabson 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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