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Sidebottoms Family History

Sidebottoms 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: Sidebottom, Sidebotham, Bottoms, Longbottom, Debutts, Winterbottom

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Where is the Sidebottoms family from?

You can see how Sidebottoms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidebottoms family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sidebottoms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Sidebottoms families living in Kentucky. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sidebottoms's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sidebottoms families in 1880.
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What did your Sidebottoms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sidebottoms. 50% of Sidebottoms men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sidebottoms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Sidebottoms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidebottoms 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sidebottoms. 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 37 military records available for the last name Sidebottoms. For the veterans among your Sidebottoms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidebottoms lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Sidebottoms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sidebottoms in 1974 was 91, and 89 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sidebottoms 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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