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Saini Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab Haryana Uttar Pradesh): Arora and Sikh name from ancient kingdom of Soursena now identified with central India.

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


Similar surnames: Sani, Saiki, Dani, Saeki, Hain, Sahni, Siri, Sand, Savin, Saine

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Where is the Saini family from?

You can see how Saini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saini family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Saini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Saini family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Saini's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saini families in 1911.
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What did your Saini ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Saini ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Saini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saini 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Saini. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Saini. For the veterans among your Saini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saini lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Saini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Saini in 1965 was 67, and 57 in 2004.

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