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Sidel Family History

Sidel Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for an upholsterer from Middle High German sidel ‘piece of upholstered furniture’.

Variant of Seidel.

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


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Where is the Sidel family from?

You can see how Sidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sidel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sidel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sidel families in 1840.
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What did your Sidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sidel. 28% of Sidel men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Sidel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sidel were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidel 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Sidel. 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 538 military records available for the last name Sidel. For the veterans among your Sidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sidel in 1952 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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