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Sikander Family History

Sikander Surname Meaning

probably a metathesized form of Iskandar the Persian and Arabic form of Alexander.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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What did your Sikander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sikander. 100% of Sikander men worked as an Attendant.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

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There are 26 census records available for the last name Sikander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikander 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Sikander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Sikander. For the veterans among your Sikander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikander lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Sikander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sikander in 1995 was 53, and 4 in 2000.

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