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Kabot Family History

Kabot 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: Kabat, Cabot, Sabot, Kaba, Kant, Kano, Kakos, Kabel, Tabor, Kubo

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Where is the Kabot family from?

You can see how Kabot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kabot family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kabot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kabot families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kabot's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kabot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kabot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kabot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kabot. 42% of Kabot men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Kabot women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kabot were Labor and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    40%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
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Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Kabot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kabot 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Kabot. 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 190 military records available for the last name Kabot. For the veterans among your Kabot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kabot lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kabot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kabot in 1966 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

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