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Sabey Family History

Sabey Surname Meaning

English: probably a shortened form of Sabin.

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


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Where is the Sabey family from?

You can see how Sabey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sabey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Sabey families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sabey's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Sabey families in 1891.
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What did your Sabey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Trolley Bus Conductor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sabey. 34% of Sabey men worked as a Trolley Bus Conductor and 84% of Sabey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sabey were Carpenter joiner and Cook.

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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

  • Trolley Bus Conductor
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • Horse Keeper
    23%
  • Carpenter joiner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Cook
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sabey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabey 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Sabey. 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 513 military records available for the last name Sabey. For the veterans among your Sabey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sabey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sabey in 1964 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabey 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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