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Sabaiston Family History

Sabaiston 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: Sabiston, Abston, Baston, Swainston, Sabato, Alliston, Swanston

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Where is the Sabaiston family from?

You can see how Sabaiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabaiston family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Sabaiston families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Sabaiston's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Sabaiston families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Sabaiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabaiston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sabaiston. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sabaiston. For the veterans among your Sabaiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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