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Sabrey Family History

Sabrey 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: Mabrey, Sabey, Carey, Sibley, Sankey, Rarey, Dabney, Mabey, Sacre

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Where is the Sabrey family from?

You can see how Sabrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sabrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sabrey family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sabrey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sabrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabrey 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 Sabrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sabrey. 67% of Sabrey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sabrey women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Sabrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Sabrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabrey 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Sabrey. 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 Sabrey. For the veterans among your Sabrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sabrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sabrey in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabrey 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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