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Sabourin Family History

Sabourin Name Meaning

French: derivative of Occitan sabour ‘flavor taste’ used as a nickname for a pleasant amiable individual. Compare Sabra .

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


Similar surnames: Boutin, Raboin, Laurin, Gaboury, Laybourn, Garin, Sain, Sabin, Bodin

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Where is the Sabourin family from?

You can see how Sabourin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabourin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sabourin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 757 Sabourin families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sabourin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sabourin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabourin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sabourin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sabourin. 20% of Sabourin men worked as a Cultivateur and 11% of Sabourin women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sabourin were Laborer and Institutrice. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    11%
  • Revenue
    9%
  • Servant
    9%
  • Institutrice
    7%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Sabourin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabourin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sabourin. 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 Sabourin. For the veterans among your Sabourin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabourin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sabourin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sabourin in 1951 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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