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Sydney Family History

Sydney Name Meaning

English and Scottish (Midlothian): variant of Sidney .

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


Similar surnames: Sidney, Radney, Penney, Stine, Hyde, Seeney, Adney, Cudney, Sisney

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Where is the Sydney family from?

You can see how Sydney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sydney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Sydney families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sydney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sydney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sydney 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 Sydney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sydney. 43% of Sydney men worked as a Postman and 89% of Sydney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sydney were Clerk Tea Firm Mincing Lane and Retired. .

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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

  • Postman
    43%
  • Architects Assistant
    29%
  • Clerk Tea Firm Mincing Lane
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Retired
    5%
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What Sydney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Sydney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydney 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sydney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sydney. For the veterans among your Sydney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sydney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sydney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sydney in 1963 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

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