Sani Family History

Sani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Sano. Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic sanī ‘majestic brilliant’. Indian (Punjabi): Sikh name possibly of the same origin as 2 above.

It is also found among people coming originally from Sind in Pakistan. West African (mainly Nigeria and Niger): Hausa name from the personal name Sani of Arabic origin used to distinguish the second of two or more sons in a family who have the Muslim name Muhammad.

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

Similar surnames: Sami, Soni, Sari, Mani, Tani, Saini, Santi, Mann, Sant, Sand

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
780	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
403	Member Trees

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Where is the Sani family from?

You can see how Sani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sani families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sani's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sani families in 1891.

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What did your Sani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sani. 27% of Sani men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sani women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

Laborer

27%

Operator

22%

Attendant

16%

Butcher

16%

Housewife

100%

What Sani family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Sani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sani census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 780 immigration records available for the last name Sani. 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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Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Sani. For the veterans among your Sani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sani in 1964 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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Sani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Sano. Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic sanī ‘majestic brilliant’. Indian (Punjabi): Sikh name possibly of the same origin as 2 above.

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

Where is the Sani family from?

What did your Sani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sani. 27% of Sani men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sani women worked as a Housewife.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

27%

Operator

22%

Attendant

16%

Butcher

16%

Housewife

100%

What Sani family records will you find?

What is the average Sani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sani in 1964 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

Sani Family History

Sani Surname Meaning

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Sani Surname Meaning

9,000 record(s) for Sani

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Where is the Sani family from?

What did your Sani ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Sani family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Sani family history

What is the average Sani lifespan?

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