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Sahi Family History

Sahi Surname Meaning

Pakistani and Indian (Punjab): Muslim and Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan from Persian shāhī ‘royal’. Compare Shahi

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


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Where is the Sahi family from?

You can see how Sahi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahi families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sahi families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sahi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sahi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sahi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Sahi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahi 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Sahi. 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 114 military records available for the last name Sahi. For the veterans among your Sahi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sahi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sahi in 1966 was 86, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sahi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahi 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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