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Sabyan Family History

Sabyan 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: Sablan, Saban, Sabean, Sabin, Safran, Fabian, Laban, Sagan, Sabat

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Where is the Sabyan family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Sabyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabyan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sabyan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sabyan. For the veterans among your Sabyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabyan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Sabyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sabyan in 1973 was 51, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabyan 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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