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Sardlaw Family History

Sardlaw 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: Wardlaw, Laidlaw, Wardlow, Sala, Sada, Sandler, Hardman, Parola

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Where is the Sardlaw family from?

You can see how Sardlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sardlaw family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Sardlaw families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Sardlaw families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sardlaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sardlaw families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Sardlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sardlaw 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sardlaw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sardlaw. For the veterans among your Sardlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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