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Sangha Family History

Sangha Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat tribe probably derived from the Sanskrit word saṅgha ‘community’.

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


Similar surnames: Sandhu, Singhal, Sani, Singh, Sang, Saxena, Sanda, Saha, Sanna

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Where is the Sangha family from?

You can see how Sangha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sangha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sangha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sangha family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Sangha's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sangha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sangha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sangha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sangha. 50% of Sangha 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Sangha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Sangha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sangha 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Sangha. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sangha. For the veterans among your Sangha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sangha lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Sangha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sangha in 1986 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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