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Sainley Family History

Sainley Surname 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: Ainley, Hainley, Bailey, Manley, Hanley, Sibley, Sankey, Stanley

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Where is the Sainley family from?

You can see how Sainley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sainley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Sainley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Sainley family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sainley's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sainley families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Sainley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sainley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sainley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sainley. For the veterans among your Sainley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sainley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sainley

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