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Sabra Family History

Sabra Surname Meaning

Arabic (Egypt and the Levant): unexplained. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Altered form of French Sabourin.

French (Occitan): unexplained. It is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Sabra family from?

You can see how Sabra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sabra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Sabra families living in Minnesota. This was about 65% of all the recorded Sabra's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sabra families in 1880.
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What did your Sabra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sabra. 34% of Sabra 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
    34%
  • Lobosterman
    34%
  • Laborer General
    34%

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Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Sabra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabra 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Sabra. 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 82 military records available for the last name Sabra. For the veterans among your Sabra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sabra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sabra in 1964 was 66, and 64 in 2003.

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