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Cabiness Family History

Cabiness Surname Meaning

Variant of Cabaniss a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Cabiness family from?

You can see how Cabiness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabiness family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cabiness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Cabiness families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cabiness's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cabiness families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabiness 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 Cabiness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cabiness. 26% of Cabiness men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Cabiness women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cabiness were Foreman and Cook.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Foreman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

What Cabiness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cabiness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabiness 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Cabiness. 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 572 military records available for the last name Cabiness. For the veterans among your Cabiness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabiness lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cabiness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cabiness in 1951 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cabiness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabiness 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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