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Sabina Family History

Sabina Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Canary Islands) Portuguese and Italian: from the personal name Sabina feminine form of Sabino.

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


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Where is the Sabina family from?

You can see how Sabina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sabina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sabina family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sabina's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Sabina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabina 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 Sabina ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sabina. 50% of Sabina 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
    50%
  • Tobacco Stripper
    50%

What Sabina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sabina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabina 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Sabina. 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 177 military records available for the last name Sabina. For the veterans among your Sabina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabina lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sabina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sabina in 1950 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sabina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabina 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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