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Sabater Family History

Sabater Surname Meaning

Catalan: occupational name from sabater ‘shoemaker’.

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


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Where is the Sabater family from?

You can see how Sabater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sabater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Sabater families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sabater's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sabater families in 1911.
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What did your Sabater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sabater. 70% of Sabater men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Sabater women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Labrador
    70%
  • Jornalero
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sabater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabater 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sabater. 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 612 military records available for the last name Sabater. For the veterans among your Sabater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabater lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sabater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sabater in 1955 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabater 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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