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Iskander Family History

Iskander Surname Meaning

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

Assyrian/Chaldean: from a Syriac form of the personal name Alexander.

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


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What did your Iskander ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Iskander. 100% of Iskander men worked as a Farmer.

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  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Iskander lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Iskander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Iskander in 1979 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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