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Sables Family History

Sables Surname Meaning

A variant of Sabel features a genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. This variant reflects a historical evolution in the name's usage and pronunciation.

The name appears to have originated in England, indicating that it has roots in that region.

Subsequently, it migrated to Ireland, which suggests a transfer of cultural or familial significance.

Finally, the name made its way to Cumb, marking its journey across different geographical areas.

This movement illustrates the historical connections between these regions and the adaptability of names over time.

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


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Where is the Sables family from?

You can see how Sables families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sables family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sables families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sables families living in Cumberland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sables's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Sables families in 1891.
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What did your Sables ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Overman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sables. 100% of Sables men worked as a Colliery Overman and 63% of Sables 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Overman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    38%

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Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Sables. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sables 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sables. 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 199 military records available for the last name Sables. For the veterans among your Sables ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sables lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Sables life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sables in 1962 was 66, and 80 in 2000.

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