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Sidow Family History

Sidow 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: Sydow, Sidor, Snidow, Sadow, Simon, Simos, Sidhu, Sison, Snow, Shadow

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Where is the Sidow family from?

You can see how Sidow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sidow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sidow families living in Minnesota. This was about 82% of all the recorded Sidow's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sidow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidow 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 Sidow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sidow. 100% of Sidow men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Sidow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Sidow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidow 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Sidow. 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 113 military records available for the last name Sidow. For the veterans among your Sidow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidow lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sidow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sidow in 1953 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sidow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sidow 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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