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Saheb Family History

Saheb 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: Sayer, Sales, Sale, Shen, Caleb, Savel, Schei, Sager, Wahab, Sage

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Where is the Saheb family from?

You can see how Saheb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saheb family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Saheb family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saheb's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Saheb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saheb 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 17 census records available for the last name Saheb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saheb 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Saheb. 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 22 military records available for the last name Saheb. For the veterans among your Saheb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saheb lifespan?

Average Saheb life expectancy in 1994 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saheb 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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