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Sidly Family History

Sidly 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: Sidlo, Sidley, Sidle, Sidney, Sully, Lilly, Ridley, Sibley, Tilly

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Where is the Sidly family from?

You can see how Sidly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sidly families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Sidly families living in Perthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sidly's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Sidly families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Sidly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidly 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sidly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sidly. For the veterans among your Sidly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidly lifespan?

Average Sidly life expectancy in 1966 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sidly 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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