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Samani Family History

Samani Surname Meaning

Hindu (Lohana) from Sam- (a reduction of an ancestral name) + -ani an adjectival suffix denoting derivation from (i.e. ‘descendant of’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Samani family from?

You can see how Samani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samani family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Samani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Samani family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Samani's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Samani families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Samani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samani 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Samani. 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 14 military records available for the last name Samani. For the veterans among your Samani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samani lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Samani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Samani in 1985 was 42, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samani 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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