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Cabanas Family History

Cabanas Surname Meaning

Spanish (also Cabañas) and Portuguese: habitational name from any of several places called with the plural of Spanish cabaña or Portuguese cabana ‘hut cabin’.

It reflects a connection to local geography, as these names typically denote a residence or a specific type of dwelling.

The term highlights cultural aspects of Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions where such structures are common.

This name may signify a familial or ancestral tie to these locations, suggesting a heritage rooted in the simplicity of rural living.

Overall, it offers insight into the linguistic and historical influences that shape names in these cultures.

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


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You can see how Cabanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabanas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cabanas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Cabanas families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cabanas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cabanas families in 1911.
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What did your Cabanas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cabanas. 34% of Cabanas men worked as an Elevator Operator.

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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

  • Elevator Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Field Worker
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cabanas. 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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There are 200 military records available for the last name Cabanas. For the veterans among your Cabanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabanas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cabanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cabanas in 1964 was 82, and 92 in 2004.

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