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Shahi Family History

Shahi Surname Meaning

Iranian, Afghanistani, and Bangladeshi: from the Persian adjective shāhī ‘royal’ or a surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Shah.

Pakistani and Indian (Punjab): variant of Sahi of Persian origin (compare 1 above).

Nepali: name found among Thakuris.

It is ultimately of Persian origin (compare 1 above).

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


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You can see how Shahi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shahi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shahi family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Shahi's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Shahi families in 1920.
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There are 43 census records available for the last name Shahi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 41 immigration records available for the last name Shahi. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shahi. For the veterans among your Shahi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahi lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Shahi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shahi in 1978 was 36, and 52 in 2003.

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