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Origins of the Sidley surname

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About the Sidleys

We have a total number of 2592 records for people with the last name Sidley.

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Where do most Sidleys live?

In 1921, most Sidleys lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Sidleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,890 records for the Sidley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Sidleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Sidleys.

What are the most common Sidley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Sidleys

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

Common Female occupations for Sidleys in 1921
Bricklayer

15

Dressmaker

10

Charwoman

8

Domestic Servant

7

House Servant

6

Common Male occupations for Sidleys in 1921
Bricklayer

32

Gardener

8

General Labourer

8

Shoemaker

8

Waterman

6

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