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Sidener Family History

Sidener Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seidner.

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


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Where is the Sidener family from?

You can see how Sidener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidener family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sidener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sidener families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sidener's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sidener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidener 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 Sidener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sidener. 30% of Sidener men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Sidener women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sidener were Painter 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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Sidener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sidener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidener 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Sidener. 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 844 military records available for the last name Sidener. For the veterans among your Sidener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidener lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sidener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sidener in 1952 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sidener 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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