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Sahota Family History

Sahota Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name meaning ‘hare’ in Punjabi based on the name of a Jat clan.

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


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You can see how Sahota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sahota family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahota's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sahota families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Sahota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahota 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Sahota. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Sahota. For the veterans among your Sahota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahota lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sahota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sahota in 1955 was 24, and 32 in 2004.

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