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Sabas Family History

Sabas Surname Meaning

Polish (Sabaś): unexplained.

Spanish and French: from the personal name Sabas Late Greek Sabbas (see Savas).

This surname is also found in the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Sabas family from?

You can see how Sabas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sabas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Sabas families living in Alberta. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sabas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sabas families in 1911.
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What did your Sabas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sabas. 35% of Sabas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sabas women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sabas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabas 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Sabas. 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 176 military records available for the last name Sabas. For the veterans among your Sabas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sabas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sabas in 1963 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabas 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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