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Sidhu Family History

Sidhu Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name (from Sanskrit siddha ‘accomplished’) derived from the name of a major Jat tribe.

The Sidhu trace their origin to Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput who was founder of Jaisalmer.

Among his descendants was Khiwa who married a Jat woman and by her had Sidhu the ancestor of the Sidhu tribe.

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


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What did your Sidhu ancestors do for a living?

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

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  • Laborer
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Passenger Lists

There are 230 immigration records available for the last name Sidhu. 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 106 military records available for the last name Sidhu. For the veterans among your Sidhu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sidhu lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sidhu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sidhu in 1958 was 62, and 54 in 2004.

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