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Sawnder Family History

Sawnder 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: Sander, Mander, Sandler, Lander, Wander, Gander, Sandel, Sanger

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Where is the Sawnder family from?

You can see how Sawnder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawnder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sawnder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Sawnder families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawnder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sawnder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawnder 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 32 census records available for the last name Sawnder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawnder 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sawnder. 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 Sawnder. For the veterans among your Sawnder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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