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Sarnard Family History

Sarnard 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: Barnard, Bernard, Harvard, Baynard, Savard, Sarna, Canard, Maynard

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Where is the Sarnard family from?

You can see how Sarnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarnard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sarnard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sarnard families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarnard's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sarnard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarnard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Sarnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnard 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sarnard. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sarnard. For the veterans among your Sarnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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