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Sabe Family History

Sabe 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: Sale, Babe, Abe, Sage, Sable, Sane, Mabe, Saba, Saber, Sabet

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Where is the Sabe family from?

You can see how Sabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sabe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sabe families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sabe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sabe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabe 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 Sabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sabe. 100% of Sabe 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabe 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Sabe. 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 284 military records available for the last name Sabe. For the veterans among your Sabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sabe in 1964 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sabe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabe 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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