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Kabe Family History

Kabe 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: Kaba, Kobe, Kage, Babe, Kabel, Knabe, Kase, Abe, Kale, Kibe

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Where is the Kabe family from?

You can see how Kabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kabe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kabe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kabe families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kabe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kabe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kabe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kabe. 32% of Kabe men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kabe women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kabe were Stationary Engineer and Laborer. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Stationary Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kabe 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Kabe. 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 207 military records available for the last name Kabe. For the veterans among your Kabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kabe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kabe in 1965 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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