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Sideman Family History

Sideman 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: Wideman, Seideman, Sidman, Deman, Dikeman, Widman, Rodeman, Shireman

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Where is the Sideman family from?

You can see how Sideman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sideman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sideman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sideman family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sideman's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Sideman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sideman 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 Sideman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sideman. 40% of Sideman men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Sideman women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sideman were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Sideman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sideman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sideman 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Sideman. 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 171 military records available for the last name Sideman. For the veterans among your Sideman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sideman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sideman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sideman in 1962 was 66, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sideman 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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