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Cabrillo Family History

Cabrillo 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: Carrillo, Carillo, Chirillo, Cantillo, Cabello, Cardillo, Camillo

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Where is the Cabrillo family from?

You can see how Cabrillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabrillo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cabrillo families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cabrillo's in USA. California had the highest population of Cabrillo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabrillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cabrillo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cabrillo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Cabrillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabrillo 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Cabrillo. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cabrillo. For the veterans among your Cabrillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabrillo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Cabrillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cabrillo in 1967 was 70, and 87 in 1997.

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