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

Similar surnames: Pudlo, Szydlo, Sidel, Sarlo, Siano, Idle, Solo, Siino, Sides, Sisko

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318	Military Records
674	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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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.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidlo 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 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.

Farmer

48%

Laborer

20%

Salesman

20%

Mechanic

15%

Housework

34%

Maid

34%

Housewife

34%

What Sidlo family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K 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 List

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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Military Records

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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Sidlo Surname Meaning

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

Where is the Sidlo family from?

What did your Sidlo ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

48%

Laborer

20%

Salesman

20%

Mechanic

15%

Housework

34%

Maid

34%

Housewife

34%

What Sidlo family records will you find?

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.

Sidlo Family History

Sidlo Surname Meaning

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Sidlo Surname Meaning

7,000 record(s) for Sidlo

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Where is the Sidlo family from?

What did your Sidlo ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Sidlo family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Sidlo family history

What is the average Sidlo lifespan?

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