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Ghai Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name of unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Hai, Chai, Ghazi, Ghani, Ghan, Thai, Han, Shi, Hay, Ham

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Ghai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghai 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Ghai. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ghai. For the veterans among your Ghai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghai lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Ghai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ghai in 1991 was 63, and 96 in 2000.

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