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Sabins Family History

Sabins Name Meaning

English: patronymic from Sabin .

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


Similar surnames: Sabine, Sabin, Robins, Savin, Sabino, Lakins, Saban, Makins, Rains

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Where is the Sabins family from?

You can see how Sabins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sabins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Sabins families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sabins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sabins families in 1840.
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What did your Sabins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sabins. 33% of Sabins men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sabins women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sabins were Farm Laborer and Seamer. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sabins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabins 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Sabins. 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 937 military records available for the last name Sabins. For the veterans among your Sabins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sabins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sabins in 1962 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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