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Sahni Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name from Sanskrit sainani ‘commander’. Compare Sawhney .

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


Similar surnames: Sani, Sarni, Saini, Sant, Sami, Swahn, San, Sainz, Lanni, Soni

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Where is the Sahni family from?

You can see how Sahni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sahni family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahni's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Sahni families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Sahni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahni 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Sahni. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sahni. For the veterans among your Sahni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahni lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Sahni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sahni in 1978 was 64, and 86 in 2003.

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