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Sidell Family History

Sidell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Siddall or Siddell. Possibly an altered form of German Seidel.

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


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Where is the Sidell family from?

You can see how Sidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sidell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Sidell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sidell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sidell families in 1911.
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What did your Sidell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sidell. 24% of Sidell men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Sidell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sidell were Cabinet Maker and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Cabinet Maker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidell 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Sidell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sidell. For the veterans among your Sidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sidell in 1950 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sidell 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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