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Sidwick Family History

Sidwick 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: Sedwick, Sedgwick, Ludwick, Swick, Lodwick, Biddick, Sandwick, Widick

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Where is the Sidwick family from?

You can see how Sidwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sidwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Sidwick families living in Somerset. This was about 96% of all the recorded Sidwick's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Sidwick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sidwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer (heavy) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sidwick. 100% of Sidwick men worked as a Builders Labourer (heavy) and 100% of Sidwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer (heavy)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sidwick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Sidwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidwick 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sidwick. 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 62 military records available for the last name Sidwick. For the veterans among your Sidwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidwick lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Sidwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sidwick in 1975 was 63, and 82 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sidwick 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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