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Sabia Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Savia feminine form of Savio .

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


Similar surnames: Sapia, Saia, Saba, Sabina, Subia, Sabin, Saber, Calia, Sofia, Savio

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Where is the Sabia family from?

You can see how Sabia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sabia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sabia families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sabia's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sabia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sabia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sabia. 37% of Sabia men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Sabia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sabia were Clerk and Machine Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    21%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Typist
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sabia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabia 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 Sabia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 707 military records available for the last name Sabia. For the veterans among your Sabia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabia lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sabia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sabia in 1949 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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