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Cabaniss Family History

Cabaniss Surname Meaning

Americanized form of southern French Cabanis: habitational name from (Le/Les) Cabanis, the name of several places in the southern part of France from Late Latin capannis ‘at the huts’, ablative plural of capanna ‘hut’ (see Caban).

Compare Cabiness, Cavaness, Caveness, Caviness, and Cavness.

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


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Where is the Cabaniss family from?

You can see how Cabaniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabaniss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cabaniss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cabaniss families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cabaniss's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Cabaniss families in 1891.
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What did your Cabaniss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cabaniss. 33% of Cabaniss men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Cabaniss women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cabaniss were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cabaniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabaniss 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Cabaniss. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cabaniss. For the veterans among your Cabaniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabaniss lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cabaniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cabaniss in 1950 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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