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Saby Family History

Saby Surname Meaning

see Sabey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Saby family from?

You can see how Saby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Saby families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Saby's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Saby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saby. 100% of Saby 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saby 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Saby. 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 160 military records available for the last name Saby. For the veterans among your Saby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Saby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Saby in 1962 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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