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Sandhu Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name that goes back to the tribal name Sandhu or Sindhu the name of the second largest Jat tribe in the Punjab. Originally Sindhu denoted the Indus river and the region through which it flows part of which is still called Sind. The term Hindu and various names for India (Hind Hindustan and India itself) are derived from the Persian form of this name.

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


Similar surnames: Sidhu, Gandhi, Sangha, Sandal, Sandy, Sandau, Sandow, Sand, Sando

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Where is the Sandhu family from?

You can see how Sandhu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandhu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sandhu families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sandhu's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sandhu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandhu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sandhu ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Sandhu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandhu 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Sandhu. 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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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Sandhu. For the veterans among your Sandhu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandhu lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sandhu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sandhu in 1973 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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