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Cabe Family History

Cabe Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McCabe. This name is also attested in England from the 16th century.

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


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Where is the Cabe family from?

You can see how Cabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cabe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Cabe families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cabe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cabe families in 1891.
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What did your Cabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cabe. 88% of Cabe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

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Census Records

There are 78,000 census records available for the last name Cabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabe 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Cabe. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Cabe. For the veterans among your Cabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabe lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Cabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cabe in 1943 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cabe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabe 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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