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Cabanilla Family History

Cabanilla Name Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from a diminutive of cabaña ‘little hut’ (see Cabana ).

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


Similar surnames: Cabana, Casarella, Calzadilla, Badillo, Cantarella, Castilla, Bonilla

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Where is the Cabanilla family from?

You can see how Cabanilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabanilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cabanilla families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cabanilla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cabanilla families in 1920.
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What did your Cabanilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cabanilla. 62% of Cabanilla men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Cane Cutter
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Cabanilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabanilla 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Cabanilla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Cabanilla. For the veterans among your Cabanilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabanilla lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cabanilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cabanilla in 1957 was 45, and 52 in 2004.

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