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Cabler Family History

Cabler Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Gabler.

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


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Where is the Cabler family from?

You can see how Cabler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cabler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cabler families living in Staffordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cabler's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cabler families in 1891.
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What did your Cabler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cabler. 30% of Cabler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cabler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cabler were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Hop Picker
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Cabler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cabler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabler 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Cabler. 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 643 military records available for the last name Cabler. For the veterans among your Cabler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cabler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cabler in 1962 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabler 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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