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Sidon Family History

Sidon Name 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: Simon, Sison, Sion, Siron, Sidor, Sinon, Son, Don, Simeon, Sibson

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Where is the Sidon family from?

You can see how Sidon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sidon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Sidon families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sidon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sidon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sidon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sidon. 36% of Sidon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sidon women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sidon were Machinist and Packer. .

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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
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sidon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidon 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Sidon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 422 military records available for the last name Sidon. For the veterans among your Sidon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Sidon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sidon in 1964 was 62, and 69 in 2001.

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