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Sabs Family History

Sabs 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: Sas, Jabs, Saba, Sans, Sabb, Saas, Sabo, Saks, Sams, Sais

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Where is the Sabs family from?

You can see how Sabs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sabs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sabs families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sabs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sabs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabs 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 Sabs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sabs. 53% of Sabs men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sabs women worked as a Maid.

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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
    53%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sabs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Sabs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabs 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Sabs. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sabs. For the veterans among your Sabs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabs lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Sabs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sabs in 1975 was 89, and 89 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sabs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabs 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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