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Sabral Family History

Sabral Name 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: Cabral, Sarah, Safran, Sabat, Kapral, Abram, Sandal, Saal, Sabala

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Where is the Sabral family from?

You can see how Sabral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabral family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sabral families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sabral's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sabral families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sabral surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sabral ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sabral ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Sabral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabral 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sabral. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sabral. For the veterans among your Sabral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabral lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Sabral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sabral in 1980 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

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