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Sidells Family History

Sidells 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: Sidell, Sidwell, Sideris, Sides, Widell, Idell, Sidel, Spells, Siders

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Where is the Sidells family from?

You can see how Sidells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sidells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sidells families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sidells's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Sidells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sidells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sidells. 100% of Sidells men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Sidells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidells 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sidells. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sidells. For the veterans among your Sidells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidells lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sidells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sidells in 1965 was 78, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sidells 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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