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Sidlo Family History

Sidlo Surname Meaning

Czech (Šídlo also Šidlo) and Slovak (Šidlo) are metonymic occupational names for a shoemaker. This derivation comes from the Czech word šídlo and the Slovak šidlo, which means ‘awl’.

Additionally, these names can also serve as a nickname for a restless person.

The figurative sense of the word provides an alternative explanation for the usage of the name.

Thus, the name reflects both a profession and a characteristic trait.

In summary, the names highlight the cultural significance of crafting and personality in Czech and Slovak traditions.

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


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Where is the Sidlo family from?

You can see how Sidlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidlo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sidlo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Sidlo families living in Manitoba. This was about 69% of all the recorded Sidlo's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sidlo families in 1911.
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What did your Sidlo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sidlo. 48% of Sidlo men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sidlo women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sidlo were Mechanic 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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sidlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidlo 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Sidlo. 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 318 military records available for the last name Sidlo. For the veterans among your Sidlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidlo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sidlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sidlo in 1956 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sidlo 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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