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Cabrey Family History

Cabrey 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: Carey, Mabrey, Cable, Caley, Calvey, Rarey, Carrel, Dabney, Carby

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Where is the Cabrey family from?

You can see how Cabrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cabrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Cabrey families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cabrey's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Cabrey families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabrey 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 468 census records available for the last name Cabrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabrey 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Cabrey. 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 115 military records available for the last name Cabrey. For the veterans among your Cabrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cabrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cabrey in 1965 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabrey 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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