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Sidnell Family History

Sidnell Surname Meaning

From various places named from Old English sīdan heale ‘broad corner of land’ including Sidenhales Farm in Tanworth (Warwicks), Sidnal in Chirbury (Shrops), and Sidnall in Middleton Priors (Shrops).

The Sydnall in Sutton upon Tern (Shrops) and Sydney in Coppenhall (Cheshire) recorded as Sidenhale in 1260.

These places illustrate the historical significance and geographical spread of the name.

Additionally, it is possibly also linked to The Sidnalls in Tardebigge (Worcs).

This naming convention provides insight into the linguistic and cultural heritage of the region.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Sidnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sidnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Sidnell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Sidnell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Sidnell families in 1891.
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What did your Sidnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitter (engineering) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sidnell. 50% of Sidnell men worked as a Fitter (engineering) and 100% of Sidnell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fitter (engineering)
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Sidnell. 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 106 military records available for the last name Sidnell. For the veterans among your Sidnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidnell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Sidnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sidnell in 1966 was 92, and 68 in 1999.

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