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Sarabia Family History

Sarabia Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese and Galician: habitational name from any of the places in Asturias and Galicia (Pontevedra) in Spain called Sarabia from sarabia ‘hail’.

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


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Where is the Sarabia family from?

You can see how Sarabia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarabia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarabia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sarabia families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarabia's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Sarabia families in 1880.
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What did your Sarabia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarabia. 38% of Sarabia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sarabia women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarabia were Field Worker and Cigar Maker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Field Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%

What Sarabia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sarabia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarabia 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sarabia. 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 562 military records available for the last name Sarabia. For the veterans among your Sarabia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarabia lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Sarabia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sarabia in 1941 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarabia 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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