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Sabiston Family History

Sabiston Name Meaning

Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from Sabiston in Birsay (Orkney) from Old Norse sær ‘lake’ + bólstathr ‘farm’.

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


Similar surnames: Hamilton, Sinton, Swanston, Easton, Swinton, Hairston, Elliston

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Where is the Sabiston family from?

You can see how Sabiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sabiston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 28 Sabiston families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sabiston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sabiston families in 1911.
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What did your Sabiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sabiston. 50% of Sabiston men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sabiston women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Student
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sabiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabiston 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Sabiston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 387 military records available for the last name Sabiston. For the veterans among your Sabiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabiston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sabiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sabiston in 1962 was 65, and 43 in 2004.

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