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Sanabia Family History

Sanabia Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico and the Dominican Republic): probably an altered form of Spanish Sanabria.

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


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Where is the Sanabia family from?

You can see how Sanabia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanabia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sanabia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sanabia families living in New Jersey. This was about 13% of all the recorded Sanabia's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sanabia families in 1920.
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What did your Sanabia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanabia. 100% of Sanabia men worked as a Labrador.

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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

  • Labrador
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 559 immigration records available for the last name Sanabia. 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 93 military records available for the last name Sanabia. For the veterans among your Sanabia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanabia lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sanabia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sanabia in 1969 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanabia 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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