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Sabastian Family History

Sabastian 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: Sebastian, Sebastiano, Bastian, Sebastiani, Bastion, Sabatka

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Where is the Sabastian family from?

You can see how Sabastian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabastian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sabastian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sabastian family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Sabastian's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sabastian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabastian 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 Sabastian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sabastian. 37% of Sabastian men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sabastian women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sabastian were Painter and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Sabastian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sabastian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabastian 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Sabastian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 98 military records available for the last name Sabastian. For the veterans among your Sabastian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabastian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sabastian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sabastian in 1966 was 90, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabastian 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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