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Sidle Family History

Sidle Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Siddall or Siddell .

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


Similar surnames: Siddle, Sible, Vile, Fidler, Idle, Sidley, Pile, Cadle, Seidle, Sigle

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Where is the Sidle family from?

You can see how Sidle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sidle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sidle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Sidle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sidle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sidle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sidle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sidle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sidle. 38% of Sidle men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Sidle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sidle were Truck Driver and Clerical. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Clerical
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sidle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sidle 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Sidle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Sidle. For the veterans among your Sidle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sidle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sidle in 1958 was 35, and 41 in 2004.

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