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Cabas Family History

Cabas Name 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: Caban, Caras, Cubas, Canas, Casas, Cabal, Caba, Rabas, Kaba, Abad

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Where is the Cabas family from?

You can see how Cabas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cabas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cabas families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Cabas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cabas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cabas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cabas. 100% of Cabas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cabas women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Cabas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabas 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Cabas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Cabas. For the veterans among your Cabas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Cabas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cabas in 1972 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

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