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Cabelka Family History

Cabelka 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: Belka, Abella, Capella, Cabeza, Canela, Abela, Cabello, Cabell

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Where is the Cabelka family from?

You can see how Cabelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabelka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cabelka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cabelka families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Cabelka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Cabelka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cabelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cabelka. 45% of Cabelka 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
    45%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    23%

What Cabelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Cabelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabelka 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Cabelka. 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 32 military records available for the last name Cabelka. For the veterans among your Cabelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabelka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Cabelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cabelka in 1970 was 77, and 58 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabelka 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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