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Cabella Family History

Cabella Surname 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: Abella, Capella, Cabello, Cabell, Sabella, Carella, Casella, Capelle

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Where is the Cabella family from?

You can see how Cabella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cabella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cabella families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cabella's in USA. California had the highest population of Cabella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabella 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 Cabella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cabella. 100% of Cabella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cabella women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Cabella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Cabella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabella 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Cabella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Cabella. For the veterans among your Cabella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cabella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cabella in 1962 was 62, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cabella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cabella ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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