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Kabes Family History

Kabes 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: Kabel, Kares, Kates, Kubes, Kales, Kobes, Kayes, Kaber, Kaba, Hayes

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Where is the Kabes family from?

You can see how Kabes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kabes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kabes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kabes family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kabes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kabes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kabes 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 Kabes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kabes. 50% of Kabes 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Kabes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Kabes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kabes 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kabes. 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 158 military records available for the last name Kabes. For the veterans among your Kabes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kabes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kabes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kabes in 1966 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kabes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kabes 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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