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Eskander Family History

Eskander Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt): variant of Iskandar ‘Alexander’. In Egypt its bearers are mostly Christians(Copts).

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


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What did your Eskander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eskander. 100% of Eskander men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Eskander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskander 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Eskander. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Eskander. For the veterans among your Eskander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskander lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Eskander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eskander in 1971 was 67, and 79 in 2002.

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