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Cabelton Family History

Cabelton 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: Hazelton, Belton, Carlton, Calton, Cabello, Abelson, Caperton

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Where is the Cabelton family from?

You can see how Cabelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabelton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cabelton families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Cabelton family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Cabelton's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cabelton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabelton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cabelton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Cabelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabelton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cabelton. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cabelton. For the veterans among your Cabelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabelton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Cabelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cabelton in 1977 was 68, and 68 in 1979.

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