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Cabit Family History

Cabit 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: Cubit, Labit, Cabot, Cai, Sabin, Cain, Babin, Catt, Cable, Kabat

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Where is the Cabit family from?

You can see how Cabit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Cabit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Cabit family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cabit's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cabit families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Cabit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabit 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Cabit. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cabit. For the veterans among your Cabit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Cabit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cabit in 1962 was 69, and 97 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabit 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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