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Somani Family History

Somani Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat Rajasthan): from the root of the ancestral personal name formed with Sanskrit soma- ‘moon’ + the suffix -ani ‘descendant of’

(see Ani).

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


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You can see how Somani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Somani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Somani family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Somani's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Somani families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Somani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somani 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 Somani. 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 15 military records available for the last name Somani. For the veterans among your Somani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somani lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Somani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Somani in 1980 was 45, and 65 in 2002.

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