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Sidy Family History

Sidy 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: Hidy, Sida, Sady, Sada, Say, Sidney, Ida, Eid, Body, Seda

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Where is the Sidy family from?

You can see how Sidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Sidy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Sidy families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sidy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sidy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidy 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 Sidy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sidy. 100% of Sidy men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Sidy 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sidy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Sidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidy 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Sidy. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sidy. For the veterans among your Sidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Sidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sidy in 1964 was 68, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sidy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sidy 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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