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Kabei Family History

Kabei 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: Kabel, Kamei, Kaber, Kaba, Gabel, Kader, Kai, Babel, Kober, Kobe

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kabei 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kabei ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Kabei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kabei 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kabei. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Kabei. For the veterans among your Kabei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kabei lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kabei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kabei in 1963 was 48, and 89 in 2002.

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