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Sabir Family History

Sabir Surname Meaning

Muslim (Pakistan and India): from a personal name based on Arabic ṣābir ‘patient tolerant persevering’. Compare Saber.

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


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Where is the Sabir family from?

You can see how Sabir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sabir family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sabir's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sabir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sabir ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sabir. 100% of Sabir women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sabir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Sabir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabir 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sabir. 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 39 military records available for the last name Sabir. For the veterans among your Sabir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabir lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Sabir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sabir in 1983 was 35, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabir 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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