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Sahu Family History

Sahu Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat Rajasthan Maharashtra Odisha): Vaishya name from Pali sahu ‘gentle’ (Sanskrit sadhu).Compare Saw Sawh.

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


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You can see how Sahu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahu family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Sahu families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahu's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sahu families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Sahu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahu 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sahu. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sahu. For the veterans among your Sahu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahu lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Sahu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sahu in 1978 was 40, and 96 in 2000.

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