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Sidford Family History

Sidford Surname Meaning

From Sidford in Sidbury (Devon) which is recorded as Sideford in 1238 and Sydeford in 128, the place takes its name from the River Sid.

The etymology of the name derives from Old English sīd, meaning broad, combined with ford, which refers to a river crossing.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Sidford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sidford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sidford families living in Wiltshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sidford's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Sidford families in 1891.
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What did your Sidford ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sidford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidford 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Sidford. 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 95 military records available for the last name Sidford. For the veterans among your Sidford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidford lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Sidford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sidford in 1970 was 66, and 44 in 2000.

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