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Cabal Family History

Cabal Name Meaning

Catalan and southern French: nickname for a rich man from Catalan cabal ‘possessions goods’ and Old Occitan cabal ‘powerful wealthy’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Caban, Carel, Sabat, Cail, Caza, Labat, Baba, Laban, Canal, Caba

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Where is the Cabal family from?

You can see how Cabal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cabal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cabal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cabal family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cabal's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cabal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cabal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cabal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cabal. 46% of Cabal men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Piket Tender
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cabal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cabal 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cabal. 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 256 military records available for the last name Cabal. For the veterans among your Cabal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cabal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cabal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cabal in 1964 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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