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Sabbagh Family History

Sabbagh Surname Meaning

Arabic (Levant and Maghreb) and Jewish (from North Africa, Iraq, and Syria): occupational name from Arabic ṣabbāgh ‘dyer’. This surname is also found in Iran.

Its Arabic bearers are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Sebag.

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


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Where is the Sabbagh family from?

You can see how Sabbagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabbagh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sabbagh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sabbagh families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sabbagh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sabbagh families in 1920.
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What did your Sabbagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sabbagh. 34% of Sabbagh men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Sabbagh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sabbagh were Presser and Sewing Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Presser
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Inspector
    29%
  • Sewing Operator
    29%

What Sabbagh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Sabbagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabbagh 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 930 immigration records available for the last name Sabbagh. 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 146 military records available for the last name Sabbagh. For the veterans among your Sabbagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabbagh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sabbagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sabbagh in 1964 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabbagh 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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