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Siddley Family History

Siddley 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, Sidney, Lindley, Ridley, Sibley, Sisley, Siedler

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Where is the Siddley family from?

You can see how Siddley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siddley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Siddley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Siddley families living in Cheshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Siddley's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Siddley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siddley 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 Siddley ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Sevth Board Dept
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Siddley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Siddley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siddley 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Siddley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Siddley. For the veterans among your Siddley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siddley lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Siddley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Siddley in 1981 was 77, and 79 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siddley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siddley 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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