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Saithwaite Family History

Saithwaite 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: Braithwaite, Garthwaite, Brathwaite, Southgate, Smithwick, Thwaites

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Where is the Saithwaite family from?

You can see how Saithwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saithwaite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Saithwaite families living in Cheshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Saithwaite's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Saithwaite families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Saithwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saithwaite 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 immigration records available for the last name Saithwaite. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Saithwaite. For the veterans among your Saithwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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