This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sarlay family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sarlay Family History

Sarlay 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: Salay, Sala, Barley, Early, Varley, Sarah, Barlas, Harley, Marley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sarlay family from?

You can see how Sarlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarlay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sarlay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sarlay family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarlay's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sarlay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Sarlay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Sarlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarlay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Sarlay

Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Sarlay. 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.

View all Sarlay immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Sarlay. For the veterans among your Sarlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sarlay military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sarlay family history

Discover More

What is the average Sarlay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1972, in the United States, Sarlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sarlay in 1965 was 74, and 61 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarlay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarlay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sarlay family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial