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Sabbe Family History

Sabbe 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: Sable, Labbe, Sabb, Abbe, Saboe, Sabin, Sale, Kibbe, Mabee, Babe

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Where is the Sabbe family from?

You can see how Sabbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sabbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sabbe families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sabbe's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sabbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabbe 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 Sabbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sabbe. 32% of Sabbe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sabbe women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Utility Man
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Sabbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sabbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabbe 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Sabbe. 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 244 military records available for the last name Sabbe. For the veterans among your Sabbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabbe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sabbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sabbe in 1954 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sabbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabbe 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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