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Sabley Family History

Sabley 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: Sibley, Sable, Salley, Safley, Stabley, Sabey, Saley, Halley, Bailey

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Where is the Sabley family from?

You can see how Sabley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sabley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sabley family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sabley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sabley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Sabley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabley 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sabley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sabley. For the veterans among your Sabley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabley lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Sabley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sabley in 1994 was 41, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabley 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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