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Siddell Family History

Siddell Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Siddall. Perhaps a habitational name from Siddle in East Harlsey (North Yorkshire); however, there is currently no medieval evidence that this gave rise to a surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Siddell family from?

You can see how Siddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siddell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Siddell families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Siddell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Siddell families in 1891.
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What did your Siddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Joiner Above And Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Siddell. 100% of Siddell men worked as a Colliery Joiner Above And Below and 94% of Siddell 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

  • Colliery Joiner Above And Below
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Hospital Nurse
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Siddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siddell 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 724 immigration records available for the last name Siddell. 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 473 military records available for the last name Siddell. For the veterans among your Siddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siddell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Siddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Siddell in 1959 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siddell 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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