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Origins of the Cabell surname

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About the Cabells

We have a total number of 1461 records for people with the last name Cabell.

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Where do most Cabells live?

In 1921, most Cabells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Cabells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,050 records for the Cabell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Cabells most likely to marry?

Cabell Or Cabels

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Smiths

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cabells.

What are the most common Cabell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Cabell family members

Common jobs for Cabells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Cabells in 1921
Widow

10

Housemaid Domestic

6

Domestic Servant

5

Glover

5

Scholar At Home

5

Common Male occupations for Cabells in 1921
Cutler

9

Yeoman

9

Carpenter

8

Husbandman

8

Cordwainer

7

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