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Siddon Family History

Siddon Surname Meaning

Unexplained but apparently from an unidentified place-name meaning ‘broad hill’ (Old English sīd + dūn);

or perhaps to be associated with Seddon or Seadon.

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


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Where is the Siddon family from?

You can see how Siddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siddon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siddon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 160 Siddon families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Siddon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Siddon families in 1891.
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What did your Siddon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Siddon. 100% of Siddon men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Siddon 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Siddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siddon 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Siddon. 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 376 military records available for the last name Siddon. For the veterans among your Siddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siddon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Siddon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Siddon in 1963 was 68, and 56 in 2004.

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