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Siddeley Family History

Siddeley 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: Sidley, Siddle, Siddell, Baddeley, Sidney, Lindley, Seeley, Ridley

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Where is the Siddeley family from?

You can see how Siddeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siddeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Siddeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Siddeley families living in Lancashire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Siddeley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Siddeley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siddeley 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 Siddeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Siddeley. 77% of Siddeley 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
    77%
  • Private Means (none)
    12%
  • Private Means
    12%

What Siddeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Siddeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siddeley 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Siddeley. 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 32 military records available for the last name Siddeley. For the veterans among your Siddeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siddeley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Siddeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Siddeley in 1968 was 62, and 81 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siddeley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siddeley 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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