Surnames of Canada is designed to bring together researchers seeking the same surnames in Canada. Listed on this site are genealogists hoping to make a connection with others seeking the same family.

To search, type what you’d like to find in one of the search boxes below, then hit enter on your keypad

You are welcome to submit as many different surnames as you like, however there are two criteria for posting:
1. It must be a surname being researched in Canada
2. Each surname can only be posted once per researcher: 

– More than one family with the same surname -> ONE listing per researcher
– One family with the same surname in more than one area -> ONE listing per researcher
– One family with the same surname at different time periods -> ONE listing per researcher
Use the description box to provide more information as needed

Accepted:
Smith – 1880-1950, Ontario & Alberta. My Smiths were in Ontario 1880-1910, then in Alberta 1910-1950. By Bob Smith

NOT Accepted:
Smith – 1880-1910, Ontario. By Bob Smith
Smith – 1910-1950, Alberta. By Bob Smith

If you’ve already posted a surname and would like to update or remove it, locate the listing in question and fill out the removal form on that page.

All submissions are moderated to ensure no spam gets through. Accepted submissions are added within 7 days.