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Sankar Family History

Sankar Surname Meaning

Indian (southern states): variant of Shankar.

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


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Where is the Sankar family from?

You can see how Sankar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sankar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sankar family living in Arkansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sankar's in USA. Arkansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Sankar families in 1920.
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What did your Sankar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sankar. 50% of Sankar men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sankar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Sankar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankar 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Sankar. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sankar. For the veterans among your Sankar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Sankar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sankar in 1970 was 72, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sankar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sankar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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