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Origins of the Sidey surname

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About the Sideys

We have a total number of 3818 records for people with the last name Sidey.

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Where do most Sideys live?

In 1921, most Sideys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Sideys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,150 records for the Sidey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1836.

Who were Sideys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Sideys.

What are the most common Sidey first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Sideys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Sideys in 1921
Dressmaker

17

Laundress

9

Grocer

8

Housekeeper

8

Cook

7

Common Male occupations for Sideys in 1921
General Labourer

13

Painter

12

Plasterer

11

Plumber

11

Agricultural Labourer

10

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