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Sid Family History

Sid 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: Eid, Six, Sik, Cid, Seid, Si, Smid, Sia, Sim, Sin

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Where is the Sid family from?

You can see how Sid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sid family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sid families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sid's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sid families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sid 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 Sid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sid. 72% of Sid men worked as a Cook and 100% of Sid women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Cook
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sid 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Sid. 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 246 military records available for the last name Sid. For the veterans among your Sid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sid lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sid in 1970 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sid 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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