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Sydes Family History

Sydes Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Sydes family from?

You can see how Sydes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sydes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Sydes families living in Essex. This was about 48% of all the recorded Sydes's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sydes families in 1891.
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What did your Sydes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sydes. 92% of Sydes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Button Maker
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sydes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydes 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Sydes. 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 189 military records available for the last name Sydes. For the veterans among your Sydes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sydes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sydes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sydes in 1966 was 64, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sydes 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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