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Saber Family History

Saber Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Sabir. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. English: variant of Seaberg.

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


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Where is the Saber family from?

You can see how Saber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Saber families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Saber's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Saber families in 1911.
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What did your Saber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saber. 56% of Saber men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    56%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Saber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saber 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Saber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Saber. For the veterans among your Saber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saber lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Saber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Saber in 1949 was 27, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saber 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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