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Sawhney Family History

Sawhney Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Anglicized form of Sahni .

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


Similar surnames: Lachney, Tawney, Farney, Partney, Sidney, Sandner, Schley, Arney

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Where is the Sawhney family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawhney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sawhney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sawhney. 100% of Sawhney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Sawhney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawhney 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Sawhney. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sawhney. For the veterans among your Sawhney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawhney lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Sawhney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sawhney in 1986 was 47, and 80 in 2003.

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