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Sabson Family History

Sabson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Samson, Sibson, Sarson, Babson, Sanson, Sasson, Sabin, Parson, Jason

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Where is the Sabson family from?

You can see how Sabson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sabson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Sabson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Sabson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sabson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Sabson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sabson. 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 Sabson. For the veterans among your Sabson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabson 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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