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Sarward Family History

Sarward 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: Sarwar, Sayward, Harward, Seward, Harvard, Hayward, Savard, Dorward

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Where is the Sarward family from?

You can see how Sarward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarward family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sarward family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarward's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sarward families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarward 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 26 census records available for the last name Sarward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarward 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 Sarward. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sarward. For the veterans among your Sarward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarward 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.

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