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Sabens Family History

Sabens 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: Sebens, Sabins, Sabers, Sales, Sabin, Sens, Saxena, Maben, Lebens

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Where is the Sabens family from?

You can see how Sabens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sabens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Sabens families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sabens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sabens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabens 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 Sabens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sabens. 55% of Sabens men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sabens women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sabens were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sabens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabens 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sabens. 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 232 military records available for the last name Sabens. For the veterans among your Sabens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sabens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sabens in 1966 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabens 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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