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Sekar Family History

Sekar Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly southern states): from a personal name derived from Sanskrit shekhar ‘peak’ used with reference to the Hindu god Shiva.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Sekar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sekar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sekar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sekar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sekar families in 1920.
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There are 168 census records available for the last name Sekar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sekar 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sekar. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Sekar. For the veterans among your Sekar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sekar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Sekar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sekar in 1974 was 67, and 50 in 1999.

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