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Sabon Family History

Sabon 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, Mabon, Saban, Sabot, Saxon, Sanon, Sobon, Sabo, Salon, Pabon

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Where is the Sabon family from?

You can see how Sabon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sabon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sabon families living in Leicestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sabon's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Sabon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabon 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 Sabon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sabon. 25% of Sabon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sabon women worked as a Wrapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sabon were Miner and 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
    25%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sabon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Sabon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabon 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Sabon. 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 212 military records available for the last name Sabon. For the veterans among your Sabon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sabon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sabon in 1964 was 59, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sabon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabon 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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