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Sidnam Family History

Sidnam 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: Sidney, Sinai, Dignam, Stidham, Siena, Sida, Sirna, Sidman, Linam

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Where is the Sidnam family from?

You can see how Sidnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidnam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sidnam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Sidnam families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Sidnam's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Sidnam families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidnam 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 Sidnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sidnam. 100% of Sidnam men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Sidnam women worked as a 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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sidnam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Sidnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidnam 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sidnam. 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 67 military records available for the last name Sidnam. For the veterans among your Sidnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidnam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Sidnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sidnam in 1971 was 72, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sidnam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sidnam 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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