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Sidlinger Family History

Sidlinger 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: Sidelinger, Sindlinger, Slinger, Salinger, Schlinger, Dillinger

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Where is the Sidlinger family from?

You can see how Sidlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidlinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sidlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sidlinger family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Sidlinger's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sidlinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidlinger 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 Sidlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sidlinger. 63% of Sidlinger men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Sidlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Sidlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidlinger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sidlinger. 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 208 military records available for the last name Sidlinger. For the veterans among your Sidlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidlinger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Sidlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sidlinger in 1970 was 80, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sidlinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sidlinger 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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