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Saldwell Family History

Saldwell 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: Caldwell, Bardwell, Sidwell, Shadwell, Sandell, Wardwell, Adwell

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Where is the Saldwell family from?

You can see how Saldwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saldwell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Saldwell families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Saldwell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saldwell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Saldwell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Saldwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saldwell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Saldwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Saldwell. For the veterans among your Saldwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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