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Caber Family History

Caber 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: Cater, Faber, Gaber, Naber, Haber, Raber, Jaber, Saber, Baber, Cager

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Where is the Caber family from?

You can see how Caber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Caber family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caber's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Caber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caber. 53% of Caber men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Caber women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caber were Miner and Laundress. .

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caber 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Caber. 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 167 military records available for the last name Caber. For the veterans among your Caber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caber lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Caber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Caber in 1967 was 77, and 59 in 2004.

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