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Sabell Family History

Sabell Surname Meaning

see Sabel.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sabell family from?

You can see how Sabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sabell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Sabell families living in Warwickshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Sabell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sabell families in 1891.
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What did your Sabell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sabell. 90% of Sabell 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
    90%
  • Dom Duties Unpd
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabell 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Sabell. 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 218 military records available for the last name Sabell. For the veterans among your Sabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sabell in 1969 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabell 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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