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Cabaness Family History

Cabaness 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: Cabaniss, Cavaness, Cabiness, Cabanas, Catanese, Caveness, Caviness

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Where is the Cabaness family from?

You can see how Cabaness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabaness family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cabaness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cabaness family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cabaness's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Cabaness families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabaness 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 Cabaness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cabaness. 60% of Cabaness men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Cabaness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Cabaness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabaness 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cabaness. 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 238 military records available for the last name Cabaness. For the veterans among your Cabaness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabaness lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Cabaness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cabaness in 1965 was 68, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cabaness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabaness 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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