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Sabiston Family History

Sabiston Surname Meaning

Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from Sabiston in Birsay (Orkney) from Old Norse sær ‘lake’ + bólstathr ‘farm’.

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


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Where is the Sabiston family from?

You can see how Sabiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sabiston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Sabiston families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sabiston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sabiston families in 1891.
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What did your Sabiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boat Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sabiston. 100% of Sabiston men worked as a Boat Builder and 82% of Sabiston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Boat Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Fish Hewker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sabiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabiston 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Sabiston. 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 387 military records available for the last name Sabiston. For the veterans among your Sabiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabiston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sabiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sabiston in 1962 was 65, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabiston 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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