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Sabb Family History

Sabb Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin) and French: from a short form of the Middle English and Old French personal name Sabin.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Sabb family from?

You can see how Sabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sabb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Sabb families living in Cornwall. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sabb's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Sabb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabb 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 Sabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sabb. 100% of Sabb men worked as a Farmer Heavy Worker and 100% of Sabb 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

  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabb 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Sabb. 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 226 military records available for the last name Sabb. For the veterans among your Sabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabb lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sabb in 1945 was 32, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sabb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabb 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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