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Sabian Family History

Sabian 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: Sabin, Fabian, Safian, Sablan, Saban, Pabian, Sabia, Sabean, Damian

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Where is the Sabian family from?

You can see how Sabian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sabian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Sabian families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sabian's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sabian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabian 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 Sabian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sabian. 67% of Sabian men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Fireman
    34%

What Sabian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Sabian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabian 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Sabian. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sabian. For the veterans among your Sabian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabian lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Sabian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sabian in 1974 was 66, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sabian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabian 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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