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Sanghani Family History

Sanghani Surname Meaning

Hindu (Lohana) from Sangh- (a reduction of an ancestral name)

+ -ani an adjectival suffix denoting derivation from

(i.e. ‘descendant of’).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Sanghani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanghani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sanghani families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Sanghani families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sanghani's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sanghani families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Sanghani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanghani 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sanghani. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sanghani. For the veterans among your Sanghani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanghani lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Sanghani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sanghani in 1989 was 50, and 72 in 2003.

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