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Sabean Family History

Sabean Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sabin. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Sabean family from?

You can see how Sabean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabean family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sabean families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 151 Sabean families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 96% of all the recorded Sabean's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sabean families in 1911.
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What did your Sabean ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sabean. 69% of Sabean men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    69%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Fisherman
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sabean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabean 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 Sabean. 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 460 military records available for the last name Sabean. For the veterans among your Sabean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sabean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sabean in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabean 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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