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Sideris Family History

Sideris Surname Meaning

Greek: shortened and altered form of the personal name Isidōros (see Isidore) altered by folk etymology as if derived from sidero ‘iron’.

Classical Greek sidēron is the root word, which leads to this interpretation.

As a result, the name is regarded as an omen or well-wishing name.

The meaning can be understood as ‘may the child grow up to be as strong as iron’.

This reflects the cultural significance of strength and durability associated with iron in Greek tradition.

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


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You can see how Sideris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sideris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sideris families living in New York. This was about 13% of all the recorded Sideris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sideris families in 1920.
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What did your Sideris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sideris. 16% of Sideris men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sideris women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sideris were Waiter and Spinner.

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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
    16%
  • Restaurant Owner
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Waiter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Spinner
    23%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 285 military records available for the last name Sideris. For the veterans among your Sideris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sideris lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sideris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sideris in 1957 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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