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Sideris Name Meaning

Greek: shortened and altered form of the personal name Isidōros (see Isidore ) altered by folk etymology as if derived from sidero ‘iron’ (classical Greek sidēron) and hence regarded as an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘may the child grow up to be as strong as iron’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Duris, Idris, Andris, Madaris, Siverly, Enders, Serio, Sides

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Where is the Sideris family from?

You can see how Sideris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sideris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sideris families living in New York. This was about 13% of all the recorded Sideris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sideris families in 1920.
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What did your Sideris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sideris. 100% of Sideris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sideris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sideris 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sideris. 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 285 military records available for the last name Sideris. For the veterans among your Sideris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sideris lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sideris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sideris in 1957 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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