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Sidelinger Family History

Sidelinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seitlinger: habitational name for someone from a place called Seitlingen (Baden-Württemberg).

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


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Where is the Sidelinger family from?

You can see how Sidelinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidelinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sidelinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Sidelinger families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Sidelinger's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sidelinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidelinger 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 Sidelinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sidelinger. 44% of Sidelinger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sidelinger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sidelinger were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Sidelinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sidelinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidelinger 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sidelinger. 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 571 military records available for the last name Sidelinger. For the veterans among your Sidelinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidelinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sidelinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sidelinger in 1956 was 29, and 61 in 2004.

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